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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Abide by ( মেনে চলা ) One should abide by the rules
  • Look for ( খোঁজা ) I am looking for a good job.
  • Responsible for ( দায়ী (কোন কার্জ) ) He is responsible to the committee for his action.
  • Mourn over ( শোক করা ) Don't mourn over the dead.
  • Talk of ( কথা বলা (কোন জিনিস) ) I am talking to (with) Mr. Roy of (about, over) the matter.
  • Live by ( কোন উপায়ে বেঁচে থাকা ) He lives by honest means.

Idioms:

  • cringing flatterer ( খঁয়ের খা )
  • Take to one's heels ( ছুটিয়া পালানো ) The thieves took to their heels to see the police.
  • throw dust in ones hands full ( কারো চোখে ধূলো দেওয়া )
  • be on ones back ( একেবারে কুপোকাত )
  • Black sheep ( কুলাঙ্গার ) He is a black sheep in his family.
  • when pigs fly ( কখনও না ) I will help you when pigs fly