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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Prompt at ( চটপটে (ব্যক্তিত্ব) ) He is prompt at figures.
  • Appeal for ( আবেদন করা (কোন কিছু) ) He appealed for pardon.
  • Die for ( মারা যাওয়া (কারণ) ) He died for his country.
  • Interest in ( আগ্রহ ) He has a special interest in history.
  • Devote to ( উৎসর্গ করা ) He devotes much time to study.
  • Refer to ( বিচারার্থে পাঠানো ) Refer the matter to him for enquiry.

Idioms:

  • Bone of contention ( বিবাদের বিষয় ) The paternal property is the bone of contention between the two brothers.
  • hold your horses ( সবুর করা ; ধৈর্য ধরা ) Hold your horses in trouble, you will get your reward.
  • By no means ( কোন ভাবেই না ) I shall by no means call on him.
  • Bid fair ( ভালো কিছু আশা করা ) He bids fair to be a good doctor.
  • feather ones nest ( কাজ গুছিয়ে নেওয়া )
  • Moot point ( অমীমাংসিত বিষয় ) Dowry system is still a moot point in Bangladesh.