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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Die from ( মারা যাওয়া (প্রতিক্রিয়া) ) He died form over-eating.
  • Live on ( খেয়ে বাঁচা ) The cow lives on grass.
  • Affection for ( স্নেহ ) The teacher feels affection for every pupils.
  • Free from ( মুক্ত ) He is now free from danger.
  • Weak in ( কাঁচা ) He is weak in Mathematics.
  • Excel in ( তুলনামূলক ভাবে সুন্দর হওয়া ) He excels in painting.

Idioms:

  • All but ( প্রায় ) The poor villagers are all but ruined.
  • By fits and starts ( অনিয়মিত ; মাঝে মাঝে ) He works by fits and starts.
  • Hard nut to crack ( কঠিন সমস্যা ) The problem of adult education is really a hard nut to crack.
  • Turn down ( প্রত্যাখান করা ) He turned down my proposal.
  • Stick to ( দৃঢ়ভাবে লেগে থাকা ) He sticks to his decision.
  • Set free ( মুক্ত করা ) The prisoners were set free.