"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.
  • Displeased with ( অসন্তুষ্ট ) I am displeased with him at his conduct.
  • Comply with ( মেনে নেওয়া ) I shall comply with your request.
  • Offensive to ( বিরক্তিকর ) This acrid smell is offensive to me.
  • Retire from ( অবসর লওয়া ) He retired from service on a pension.
  • Sure of ( নিশ্চিত ) I am sure of success.

Idioms:

  • After all ( সবকিছু সত্ত্বেও ) After all, he is a patriot.
  • Wild goose chase ( পন্ডশ্রম ) Do not waste time in wild goose chase.
  • Slow coach ( অলস প্রকৃতির লোক ) You cannot expect much from a slow coach like him.
  • in the doldrums ( উদাসীন ভাবাপন্ন )
  • By the by ( প্রসঙ্গক্রমে ) By the by I came to know that he was ill.
  • Call a spade a spade ( অপ্রিয় সত্য কথা বলা ) I have no hesitation to call a spade a spade.