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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Argue for ( যূক্তি দেখানো (কোন কিছু) ) I argued with him for the point.
  • Part from ( বিচ্ছিন্ন হওয়া (ব্যক্তি) ) He parted form his friend.
  • Appeal to ( আবেদন করা (ব্যক্তি) ) He appealed to the Headmaster for pardon.
  • Wish for ( আকাঙ্খা করা ) I do not wish for name and fame.
  • Vexed with ( বিরক্ত (ব্যক্তি) ) He is vexed with me at my conduct.
  • Excel in ( তুলনামূলক ভাবে সুন্দর হওয়া ) He excels in painting.

Idioms:

  • Lame excuse ( বাজে গুজব ) This lame excuse will to do.
  • Tooth and nail ( তীব্রভাবে ) He fought tooth and nail against his enemy.
  • tickled pink ( খুব খুশি করানো ) She was tickled pink by the good news.
  • Take one to task ( তিরস্কার করা ) He was taken to task for negligence of duty.
  • Come off with flying colours ( জয়লাভ করা ) Our School team came off with flying colours.
  • Weal and woe ( সুখ-দুঃখ ) Human life is full of weal and woe.