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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Esteem for ( শ্রদ্ধা ) He has esteem for the superiors.
  • Make for ( অগ্রসর হওয়া ) The ship made for England.
  • Overcome with ( দমন করা ) He was overcome with fatigue.
  • Live by ( কোন উপায়ে বেঁচে থাকা ) He lives by honest means.
  • Fill with ( পরিপূর্ণ ) This tank is filled with water.
  • Compare to ( তুলনা করা (অসদৃশ বস্তু) ) Anger is compared to fire.

Idioms:

  • Maiden speech ( প্রথম বক্তৃতা ) His maiden speech fell flat on the audience.
  • Above board ( সংশয়হীন ভাবে নির্দোষ ) His activities are open and above board.
  • Wild goose chase ( পন্ডশ্রম ) Do not waste time in wild goose chase.
  • Round the clock ( সমস্ত দিন ) He is working round the clock.
  • throw dust in ones hands full ( কারো চোখে ধূলো দেওয়া )
  • On the spur of the moment ( মুহুর্তের উত্তেজনায় ) He did it on the spur of the moment.