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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Part from ( বিচ্ছিন্ন হওয়া (ব্যক্তি) ) He parted form his friend.
  • Respect to ( সম্বন্ধে ) We are talking with respect to that matter.
  • Ashamed for ( লজ্জিত ) I feel ashamed for you.
  • Eligible for ( যোগ্য ) He is eligible for the post.
  • Occupied with ( নিয়োজিত (কাজ) ) He is occupied with his studies.
  • Kind to ( সদয় ) She is very kind to the children.

Idioms:

  • Apple of discord ( বিবাদেয় বিষয় ) The paternal property has become an apple of discord between the two brothers.
  • In vain ( বৃথা ) All his attempts were in vain.
  • Take one to task ( তিরস্কার করা ) He was taken to task for negligence of duty.
  • Bring to book ( শাস্তি দেওয়া ) He should be brought to book for his misconduct.
  • Hold water ( ধোপে টেকা ; কার্যকরি হওয়া ) This policy will not hold water in this situation.
  • vile sycophant ( খঁয়ের খা )