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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Contrary to ( বিপরীত ) His action is contrary to his words.
  • Esteem for ( শ্রদ্ধা ) He has esteem for the superiors.
  • Devoid of ( বর্জিত ) He is devoid of common sense.
  • Wish for ( আকাঙ্খা করা ) I do not wish for name and fame.
  • Deprived of ( বঞ্চিত ) He was deprived of his property.
  • Need for ( প্রয়োজনীয় ) I have no need for more money.

Idioms:

  • In order to ( উদ্দেশ্য ) He came here in order to meet my mother.
  • be on ones back ( একেবারে কুপোকাত )
  • set a naught ( কলা দেখানো )
  • As usual ( যথারীতি ) He is late as usual.
  • Maiden speech ( প্রথম বক্তৃতা ) His maiden speech fell flat on the audience.
  • Book worm ( গ্রন্থকীট ) Don't be a book worm.