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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Difference between ( পার্থক্য ) There is no difference between the two brothers.
  • Oblige to ( বাধিত করা ) I am obliged to him for his co-operation.
  • Displeased with ( অসন্তুষ্ট ) I am displeased with him at his conduct.
  • Certain of ( নিশ্চিত ) He is now certain of his ground.
  • Send for ( ডেকে পাঠানো ) Send for a doctor immediately.
  • Responsible to ( দায়ী (প্রাধিকার) ) He is responsible to the committee for his action.

Idioms:

  • Above board ( সংশয়হীন ভাবে নির্দোষ ) His activities are open and above board.
  • By and by ( শীঘ্র ) He will come here by and by.
  • Slip of the tongue ( বলায় সামান্য ভুল ) This is a slip of the tongue, don't lay much stress on it.
  • Household word ( সকলের পরিচিত নাম ) Mother Teresa's name has now become a household word.
  • End in smoke ( ব্যর্থ হওয়া ) All his plans ended in smoke.
  • Catch red handed ( হাতে নাতে ধরা ) The thief was caught red handed.