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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Persist in ( লেগে থাকা ) He persisted in disturbing me.
  • Compete for ( প্রতিযোগিতা করা (কোন কিছু) ) He competed for the first position.
  • Annoyed with ( বিরক্ত (ব্যক্তি) ) I was annoyed with him for being late.
  • Look for ( খোঁজা ) I am looking for a good job.
  • Ashamed for ( লজ্জিত ) I feel ashamed for you.
  • Rejoice in ( আনন্দ করা ) Every one rejoiced in her success.

Idioms:

  • Fish out of water ( অস্বস্তিকর অবস্থায় ) When he came to the village, he felt like a fish out of water.
  • Apple of discord ( বিবাদেয় বিষয় ) The paternal property has become an apple of discord between the two brothers.
  • In lieu of ( পরিবর্তে ) Give me this pen in lieu of that.
  • In full swing ( পুরাদমে ) The school is now in full swing.
  • Bag and baggage ( তল্পিতল্পাসহ ) He left the place bag and baggage.
  • Beat black and blue ( প্রচন্ড প্রহার করা ; উত্তম-মধ্যম দেওয়া ) They beat the thief black and blue.