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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Eligible for ( যোগ্য ) He is eligible for the post.
  • Smell of ( গন্ধ দেয় ) This glass smells of wine.
  • Die for ( মারা যাওয়া (কারণ) ) He died for his country.
  • Restrict to ( সীমাবব্ধ করা ) Admission was restricted to students.
  • Lacking in ( অভাব আছে এমন ) He is lacking in courage.
  • Displeased at ( অসন্তুষ্ট ) I am displeased with him at his conduct.

Idioms:

  • Red letter day ( স্মরণীয় দিন ) The 21 February is a red letter day in the history of Bangladesh.
  • In the long run ( পরিশেষে ) You will have to suffer in the long run.
  • Black sheep ( কুলাঙ্গার ) He is a black sheep in his family.
  • A rainy day ( দুর্দিন ) Everybody should save something for rainy day.
  • Out of order ( বিকল ) This car is out of order.
  • Breathe one's last ( মারা যাওয়া ) The old man breathed his last on Sunday last.