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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Weak in ( কাঁচা ) He is weak in Mathematics.
  • Limited to ( সীমাবদ্ধ ) Invitation was limited to members only.
  • Contrary to ( বিপরীত ) His action is contrary to his words.
  • Esteem for ( শ্রদ্ধা ) He has esteem for the superiors.
  • Lacking in ( অভাব আছে এমন ) He is lacking in courage.
  • Respond to ( উত্তর দেওয়া ) Nobody responded to my call.

Idioms:

  • Cut a sorry figure ( খারাপ ফল করা ) He cuts a sorry figure in the examination.
  • Curry favour ( তোষামোদ করিয়ে প্রিয় হওয়া ) He knows how to curry favour with officers.
  • At stake ( বিপন্ন ) His life is at stake now.
  • Come off with flying colours ( জয়লাভ করা ) Our School team came off with flying colours.
  • keep your chin up ( সুখি হওয়া ) His attempt keep your chin up
  • but me no buts ( কিন্তু কিন্তু করো না )