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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Make for ( অগ্রসর হওয়া ) The ship made for England.
  • Opportunity for ( সুযোগ ) I have no opportunity for (of) doing the work.
  • Excel in ( তুলনামূলক ভাবে সুন্দর হওয়া ) He excels in painting.
  • Look after ( দেখাশোনা করা ) There is none to look after her.
  • Rid of ( মুক্ত হওয়া ) Get rid of bad company.
  • Come of ( জন্মগ্রহণ করা ) He comes of a noble family.

Idioms:

  • Null and void ( বাতিল ) The deed has been null and void now.
  • till the cows come home ( অনেক সময় ধরে ) I could play outside till the cows come home
  • Chip of the old block ( বাপকা বেটা ) He is a chip of the old black.
  • Above board ( সংশয়হীন ভাবে নির্দোষ ) His activities are open and above board.
  • Make both ends meet ( আয়ব্যয় মেলানো ) I cannot make both ends meet with my small income.
  • Black sheep ( কুলাঙ্গার ) He is a black sheep in his family.