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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Adjacent to ( সংলগ্ন ) Her college is adjacent to her house.
  • Responsible to ( দায়ী (প্রাধিকার) ) He is responsible to the committee for his action.
  • Liable to ( দায়ী ) He is liable to fine for his misconduct.
  • Preferable to ( অধিক পছন্দযোগ্য ) Death is preferable to dishonor.
  • Tired of ( ক্লান্ত ) I am Tired of doing the same thing day after day.
  • Esteem for ( শ্রদ্ধা ) He has esteem for the superiors.

Idioms:

  • Above board ( সংশয়হীন ভাবে নির্দোষ ) His activities are open and above board.
  • Weal and woe ( সুখ-দুঃখ ) Human life is full of weal and woe.
  • Turn over a new leaf ( নূতনের সূচনা ) After his failure he turned over a new leaf.
  • cringing flatterer ( খঁয়ের খা )
  • throw dust in ones hands full ( কারো চোখে ধূলো দেওয়া )
  • Maiden speech ( প্রথম বক্তৃতা ) His maiden speech fell flat on the audience.