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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Engaged in ( নিযুক্ত (কাজে) ) I was engaged with him in talk.
  • Zeal for ( প্রবল উৎসাহ ) He has a zeal for social work.
  • Affection for ( স্নেহ ) The teacher feels affection for every pupils.
  • Quarrel over ( কলহ করা (কোনকিছু) ) They quarreled with one another over the property.
  • Offended at ( বিরক্ত (কোন কাজে) ) I am offended with you at your conduct.
  • Angry with ( রাগান্বিত (ব্যক্তি) ) He is angry with me for speaking against him.

Idioms:

  • By all means ( সবর্প্রকার ) Try to do it by all means.
  • Rank and file ( সাধারণ লোক ) We should pay attention to the rank and file of the country.
  • Tooth and nail ( তীব্রভাবে ) He fought tooth and nail against his enemy.
  • Die in harness ( কর্মরত অবস্থায় মারা যাওয়া ) Dr. Sen died in harness.
  • pound of flesh ( এক চুল এদিক ওদিক নয় )
  • In vogue ( চালু ) This custom is not in vogue now.