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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Look over ( পরীক্ষা করা ) He is looking over the answer papers.
  • Commence on ( শুরু করা ) Our examination commences on the 3rd July.
  • Officiate in ( পরিবর্তে কাজ করা (পদ) ) He officiated for me in that post.
  • Apply to ( আবেদন করা (ব্যক্তি) ) He applied to he Secretary for the post.
  • Conscious of ( সচেতন ) He is conscious of his weakness.
  • Live by ( কোন উপায়ে বেঁচে থাকা ) He lives by honest means.

Idioms:

  • In time ( ঠিক সময়ে ) He reached the station in time.
  • Slip of the tongue ( বলায় সামান্য ভুল ) This is a slip of the tongue, don't lay much stress on it.
  • At bay ( কোনঠাসা ) The tiger was at bay in the bush.
  • Chip of the old block ( বাপকা বেটা ) He is a chip of the old black.
  • By far ( সর্বাংশে ) He is by far the best boy in the class.
  • Above board ( সংশয়হীন ভাবে নির্দোষ ) His activities are open and above board.