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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Liable to ( দায়ী ) He is liable to fine for his misconduct.
  • Zeal for ( প্রবল উৎসাহ ) He has a zeal for social work.
  • Famous for ( বিখ্যাত ) Radhanager is famous for the birth place of Raja Rammohan.
  • Long for ( কামনা করা ) He longed for fame.
  • Alarmed at ( আতঙ্কিত ) We were alarmed at he news.
  • Offended with ( বিরক্ত (ব্যক্তি) ) I am offended with you at your conduct.

Idioms:

  • Out of sorts ( ঈষৎ অসুস্থ ) He is out of sorts now.
  • a bad apple ( কোনো একটা দলের সব ভালোর মধ্যে খারাপ বা মন্দটা ) In any group of average citizens there are bound to be a few bad apples.
  • End in smoke ( ব্যর্থ হওয়া ) All his plans ended in smoke.
  • harp on the same string ( এক কথা বারবার বলা )
  • Fall flat ( ফলপ্রসূ না হওয়া ) My advice feel fiat on him.
  • Three R's ( প্রাথমিক শিক্ষা ) The majority of our people have not yet learnt the three R's.