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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Occupied with ( নিয়োজিত (কাজ) ) He is occupied with his studies.
  • Access to ( প্রবেশ অধিকার ) Public has no access to this area.
  • Eager for ( আগ্রহী ) He is eager for promotion in service.
  • Persist in ( লেগে থাকা ) He persisted in disturbing me.
  • Part from ( বিচ্ছিন্ন হওয়া (ব্যক্তি) ) He parted form his friend.
  • Make for ( অগ্রসর হওয়া ) The ship made for England.

Idioms:

  • Apple of discord ( বিবাদেয় বিষয় ) The paternal property has become an apple of discord between the two brothers.
  • By and large ( প্রধানতঃ ) People in our village are by and large farmers.
  • On the whole ( মোটের উপর ) On the whole, his conduct is good.
  • bunch of fives ( মুষ্টি ; পাঁচ আঙ্গুলের মুঠো ) Rock can break anything with his bunch of fives.
  • have a bad time ( দুশ্চিন্তায় কাল কাটানো ; দুঃসময়ে পড়া )
  • throw dust in ones hands full ( কারো চোখে ধূলো দেওয়া )