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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Remind of ( মনে করিয়ে দেওয়া (কোনকিছু) ) I reminded him of his promise.
  • Admit to ( ভর্তি করা ) Khadil was admitted to university.
  • Long for ( কামনা করা ) He longed for fame.
  • Affection for ( স্নেহ ) The teacher feels affection for every pupils.
  • Grateful for ( কৃতজ্ঞ (কোনকিছু) ) I am grateful to you for your help.
  • Esteem for ( শ্রদ্ধা ) He has esteem for the superiors.

Idioms:

  • slap on the wrist ( মৃদু শাস্তি ) Although he broke the rules, he was only given a slap on the wrist
  • A black sheep ( কুলাঙ্গার ) Tom is a black sheep in their family
  • pulling your leg ( কৌতক করা ) Do not take it seriously, i was just pulling you leg
  • Black sheep ( কুলাঙ্গার ) He is a black sheep in his family.
  • ABC ( প্রাথমিক জ্ঞান ) Everybody must know at least the ABC of religion.
  • Turn a deaf ear to ( মনোযোগ না দেওয়া ) He turned a deaf ear to my proposal.