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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Excuse for ( অব্যাহতি দেওয়া ) He will not be excused for coming late.
  • Desire for ( ইচ্ছা ) He has no desire for fame.
  • Annoyed with ( বিরক্ত (ব্যক্তি) ) I was annoyed with him for being late.
  • Offended with ( বিরক্ত (ব্যক্তি) ) I am offended with you at your conduct.
  • Grateful for ( কৃতজ্ঞ (কোনকিছু) ) I am grateful to you for your help.
  • Die by ( মারা যাওয়া (বিষ) ) He died by poison.

Idioms:

  • For good ( চিরকালের জন্য ) He left the country for good.
  • In vogue ( চালু ) This custom is not in vogue now.
  • slap on the wrist ( মৃদু শাস্তি ) Although he broke the rules, he was only given a slap on the wrist
  • live by ones wit ( কথা বেচে খাওয়া )
  • Hold water ( ধোপে টেকা ; কার্যকরি হওয়া ) This policy will not hold water in this situation.
  • Big gun ( নেতৃস্থানীয় ব্যক্তি ) He is a big gun of our locality.