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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Wanting in ( বিহীন ) He is wanting in common sense.
  • Comment on ( মন্তব্য করা ) He commented favorably on the point.
  • Zeal for ( প্রবল উৎসাহ ) He has a zeal for social work.
  • Admit into ( প্রবেশাধিকার দেওয়া ) He was admitted into the room.
  • Contribute to ( দান হিসাবে দেওয়া ) He contributed one thousand taka to the Flood Relief Fund.
  • Worthy of ( যোগ্য ) He is worthy of our praise.

Idioms:

  • Pros and cons ( খুঁটিনাটি ) You should consider the Pros and cons of the system.
  • At least ( অন্ততঃ ) At least one hundred boys will come to school today.
  • Carry the day ( জয়লাভ করা ) Rajib, the best player of the school, carried the day in the annual sports.
  • Chip of the old block ( বাপকা বেটা ) He is a chip of the old black.
  • Widow's mite ( দরিদ্রর ক্ষুদ্র দান ) A widow's mite is no less important than a large contribution of a rich man.
  • Maiden speech ( প্রথম বক্তৃতা ) His maiden speech fell flat on the audience.