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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Long for ( কামনা করা ) He longed for fame.
  • Persist in ( লেগে থাকা ) He persisted in disturbing me.
  • Displeased at ( অসন্তুষ্ট ) I am displeased with him at his conduct.
  • Need of ( প্রয়োজনীয় ) I am in need of more money.
  • Feel for ( সহানুভূতি অনুভব করা ) I feel for you in your trouble.
  • Sure of ( নিশ্চিত ) I am sure of success.

Idioms:

  • Up and downs ( উন্থানপতন ) There are ups and downs in a man's life.
  • Hold water ( ধোপে টেকা ; কার্যকরি হওয়া ) This policy will not hold water in this situation.
  • After all ( সবকিছু সত্ত্বেও ) After all, he is a patriot.
  • Hard nut to crack ( কঠিন সমস্যা ) The problem of adult education is really a hard nut to crack.
  • vile sycophant ( খঁয়ের খা )
  • Widow's mite ( দরিদ্রর ক্ষুদ্র দান ) A widow's mite is no less important than a large contribution of a rich man.