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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Liking for ( রুচি ) She has a liking for music.
  • Wanting in ( বিহীন ) He is wanting in common sense.
  • Zeal for ( প্রবল উৎসাহ ) He has a zeal for social work.
  • Officiate in ( পরিবর্তে কাজ করা (পদ) ) He officiated for me in that post.
  • Annoyed with ( বিরক্ত (ব্যক্তি) ) I was annoyed with him for being late.
  • Prompt in ( চটপটে (উত্তর) ) He is prompt in his answer.

Idioms:

  • Burning question ( তীব্র বিতর্কের বিষয় ) The problem of the dowry system is the burning question of the day.
  • Cats and dogs ( মূষল ধারে ) It was raining cats and dogs.
  • slap on the wrist ( মৃদু শাস্তি ) Although he broke the rules, he was only given a slap on the wrist
  • Take to one's heels ( ছুটিয়া পালানো ) The thieves took to their heels to see the police.
  • Steer clear of ( এড়াইয়া চলা ) You must steer clear of evil company.
  • All on a sudden ( হঠাৎ ) All on a sudden a tiger came out of the bush.