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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Excuse for ( অব্যাহতি দেওয়া ) He will not be excused for coming late.
  • Plead with ( ওকালতি করা (ব্যক্তি) ) I pleaded with him for justice.
  • Contrary to ( বিপরীত ) His action is contrary to his words.
  • Vain of ( অহঙ্কারী ) She is vain of her beauty.
  • Entitled to ( অধিকারী ) He is entitled to a reward for his honesty.
  • Liking for ( রুচি ) She has a liking for music.

Idioms:

  • Above board ( সংশয়হীন ভাবে নির্দোষ ) His activities are open and above board.
  • Above all ( প্রধানত ; সর্বোপরি ) We should be kind, polite, and above all honest.
  • harp on the same string ( এক কথা বারবার বলা )
  • Lame excuse ( বাজে গুজব ) This lame excuse will to do.
  • Burning question ( তীব্র বিতর্কের বিষয় ) The problem of the dowry system is the burning question of the day.
  • By no means ( কোন ভাবেই না ) I shall by no means call on him.