"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.
  • Tide over ( অতিক্রম করা ) He will soon tide over the difficulty.
  • Accompanied by ( সঙ্গী হওয়া ) He was accompanied by his father.
  • Contrary to ( বিপরীত ) His action is contrary to his words.
  • Arrive at ( পৌঁছানো ) We arrived at the station in time.
  • Avail of ( সুযোগ গ্রহণ করা ) You must avail yourself of the business.

Idioms:

  • Hue and cry ( শোরগোল ) The villagers raised a hue and cry to see the thief.
  • A slow coach ( কর্মকুণ্ঠ ও মন্থর ব্যাক্তি ) Roky is known as a slow coach to his friend circle.
  • hold your horses ( সবুর করা ; ধৈর্য ধরা ) Hold your horses in trouble, you will get your reward.
  • Catch red handed ( হাতে নাতে ধরা ) The thief was caught red handed.
  • Steer clear of ( এড়াইয়া চলা ) You must steer clear of evil company.
  • Slip of the pen ( লেখায় অসতর্কতাবশতঃ সামান্য ভুল ) This mistake is due to a slip of the pen.