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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Sentence to ( দন্ডাদেশ দেওয়া ) He was sentenced to death for murder.
  • Cope with ( সামলানো ) I cannot cope with the situation.
  • Affectionate to ( স্নেহশীল ) He is affectionate to me.
  • Abide by ( মেনে চলা ) One should abide by the rules
  • Satisfied with ( সন্তুষ্ট ) I am satisfied with him or I am satisfied of the truth.
  • Count for ( গণ্য হওয়া ) His advice counts for nothing.

Idioms:

  • Slip of the pen ( লেখায় অসতর্কতাবশতঃ সামান্য ভুল ) This mistake is due to a slip of the pen.
  • By fits and starts ( অনিয়মিত ; মাঝে মাঝে ) He works by fits and starts.
  • Catch red handed ( হাতে নাতে ধরা ) The thief was caught red handed.
  • Bring to book ( শাস্তি দেওয়া ) He should be brought to book for his misconduct.
  • At the eleventh hour ( শেষ মুহূর্তে ) he doctor came to the patient at the eleventh hour.
  • Call to mind ( স্মরণ করা ) I cannot call to mind your name.