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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Prompt in ( চটপটে (উত্তর) ) He is prompt in his answer.
  • Wanting in ( বিহীন ) He is wanting in common sense.
  • Offended at ( বিরক্ত (কোন কাজে) ) I am offended with you at your conduct.
  • Essential to ( অত্যাবশ্যক ) Food is essential to health.
  • Avail of ( সুযোগ গ্রহণ করা ) You must avail yourself of the business.
  • Die of ( মারা যাওয়া (রোগ) ) He died of cholera.

Idioms:

  • All but ( প্রায় ) The poor villagers are all but ruined.
  • Slow coach ( অলস প্রকৃতির লোক ) You cannot expect much from a slow coach like him.
  • Fight shy ( এড়িয়ে চলা ) Why do you fight shy of your teacher.
  • By far ( সর্বাংশে ) He is by far the best boy in the class.
  • but me no buts ( কিন্তু কিন্তু করো না )
  • At a loss ( হতবু্দ্ধি ; কিংকর্তব্যবিমূঢ় ) He was at a loss and did not know what to do.