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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Satisfaction in ( সন্তোষ ) I find satisfaction in gardening. Great was his satisfaction with her result.
  • Tell upon ( ক্ষতি করা ) Over-eating tells upon health.
  • Weak of ( দূর্বল ) He is weak of understanding.
  • Bound for ( যাত্রার জন্য প্রস্তুত ) The ship is bound for England.
  • Need of ( প্রয়োজনীয় ) I am in need of more money.
  • Responsible for ( দায়ী (কোন কার্জ) ) He is responsible to the committee for his action.

Idioms:

  • Slow coach ( অলস প্রকৃতির লোক ) You cannot expect much from a slow coach like him.
  • Come off with flying colours ( জয়লাভ করা ) Our School team came off with flying colours.
  • As if ( যেন ) He swims so beautifully as if he is the Olympic gold medalist.
  • Above board ( সংশয়হীন ভাবে নির্দোষ ) His activities are open and above board.
  • In order to ( উদ্দেশ্য ) He came here in order to meet my mother.
  • Hold water ( ধোপে টেকা ; কার্যকরি হওয়া ) This policy will not hold water in this situation.