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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Slow of ( ধীর ) He is slow of speech. He is slow at figures. He is slow in writing.
  • Search for ( অনুসন্ধান ) Their search for the thing was of no avail.
  • Come of ( জন্মগ্রহণ করা ) He comes of a noble family.
  • Part from ( বিচ্ছিন্ন হওয়া (ব্যক্তি) ) He parted form his friend.
  • Worthy of ( যোগ্য ) He is worthy of our praise.
  • Made of ( তৈরি ) This ring is made of gold.

Idioms:

  • As if ( যেন ) He swims so beautifully as if he is the Olympic gold medalist.
  • Wild goose chase ( পন্ডশ্রম ) Do not waste time in wild goose chase.
  • Gift of the gab ( বাককটুতা ) An advocate should have the gift of the gab.
  • Take one to task ( তিরস্কার করা ) He was taken to task for negligence of duty.
  • Now and then ( মাঝে মাঝে ) He comes here now and then.
  • By no means ( কোন ভাবেই না ) I shall by no means call on him.