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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Admit to ( ভর্তি করা ) Khadil was admitted to university.
  • Ashamed of ( লজ্জিত ) He is not ashamed of his conduct.
  • Wanting in ( বিহীন ) He is wanting in common sense.
  • Anxious for ( উদ্বিগ্ন ) He is anxious for getting a job.
  • Acquit of ( খালাস দেওয়া ) High court acquit him of the charge.
  • Care of ( যত্ন নেওয়া ) Take care of your health.

Idioms:

  • Three R's ( প্রাথমিক শিক্ষা ) The majority of our people have not yet learnt the three R's.
  • be on ones back ( একেবারে কুপোকাত )
  • Breathe one's last ( মারা যাওয়া ) The old man breathed his last on Sunday last.
  • Hard nut to crack ( কঠিন সমস্যা ) The problem of adult education is really a hard nut to crack.
  • In one's teens ( তের থেকে উনিশ বছর বয়সের মধ্যে ) She is yet in her teens.
  • Steer clear of ( এড়াইয়া চলা ) You must steer clear of evil company.