"I was reading the dictionary. I thought
it was a poem about everything."
                     --Steven Wright

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Play on ( বাজানো ) He played on guitar.
  • Occur to ( মনে হওয়া ) The idea never occurred to me.
  • Eager for ( আগ্রহী ) He is eager for promotion in service.
  • Differ on ( ভিন্ন মত হওয়া (ব্যপার) ) I differ with you on this point.
  • Attend on ( সেবা করা ) She attends on her mother.
  • Contrary to ( বিপরীত ) His action is contrary to his words.

Idioms:

  • Gala Day ( উৎসবের দিন ) The 15th August is a gala day to the Indians.
  • At one’s own sweet will ( খুশি মতো ) He still does it at his own sweet will.
  • As if ( যেন ) He swims so beautifully as if he is the Olympic gold medalist.
  • Take one to task ( তিরস্কার করা ) He was taken to task for negligence of duty.
  • Chip of the old block ( বাপকা বেটা ) He is a chip of the old black.
  • Above all ( প্রধানত ; সর্বোপরি ) We should be kind, polite, and above all honest.