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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Similar to ( সদৃশ ) This pen is similar to that.
  • Die for ( মারা যাওয়া (কারণ) ) He died for his country.
  • Differ with ( ভিন্ন মত হওয়া (ব্যক্তি) ) I differ with you on this point.
  • Comment on ( মন্তব্য করা ) He commented favorably on the point.
  • Apply to ( আবেদন করা (ব্যক্তি) ) He applied to he Secretary for the post.
  • Greed for ( লোভ ) He has no greed for wealth.

Idioms:

  • Burning question ( তীব্র বিতর্কের বিষয় ) The problem of the dowry system is the burning question of the day.
  • till the cows come home ( অনেক সময় ধরে ) I could play outside till the cows come home
  • At a stretch ( একটানা ) He can run ten miles at a stretch.
  • Round the clock ( সমস্ত দিন ) He is working round the clock.
  • in the doldrums ( উদাসীন ভাবাপন্ন )
  • Bring to book ( শাস্তি দেওয়া ) He should be brought to book for his misconduct.