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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Divert from ( অন্যদিকে নেওয়া ) The loud music diverted my attention from study.
  • Remind of ( মনে করিয়ে দেওয়া (কোনকিছু) ) I reminded him of his promise.
  • Enter into ( প্রবেশ করা ) He entered into the room.
  • Eager for ( আগ্রহী ) He is eager for promotion in service.
  • Bent on ( ঝোঁক ) He is bent on playing cricket.
  • Plead for ( ওকালতি করা (কোনকিছু) ) I pleaded with him for justice (against the wrong done to me).

Idioms:

  • A blessing in disguise ( বিপরীতে হিত ; প্রথমে খারাপ হিসেবে মনে হলেও পরবর্তীতে ভালো হয় ) Sam's motorcycle accident was a blessing in disguise because he got enough insurance money.
  • End in smoke ( ব্যর্থ হওয়া ) All his plans ended in smoke.
  • Tooth and nail ( তীব্রভাবে ) He fought tooth and nail against his enemy.
  • Apple of discord ( বিবাদেয় বিষয় ) The paternal property has become an apple of discord between the two brothers.
  • Gala Day ( উৎসবের দিন ) The 15th August is a gala day to the Indians.
  • Slip of the pen ( লেখায় অসতর্কতাবশতঃ সামান্য ভুল ) This mistake is due to a slip of the pen.