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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Engaged in ( নিযুক্ত (কাজে) ) I was engaged with him in talk.
  • Difference between ( পার্থক্য ) There is no difference between the two brothers.
  • Abide by ( মেনে চলা ) One should abide by the rules
  • Famous for ( বিখ্যাত ) Radhanager is famous for the birth place of Raja Rammohan.
  • Pleased at ( সন্তুষ্ট (কোনকিছু) ) I am pleased at the news.
  • Limited to ( সীমাবদ্ধ ) Invitation was limited to members only.

Idioms:

  • Household word ( সকলের পরিচিত নাম ) Mother Teresa's name has now become a household word.
  • word of no implication ( কথার কথা )
  • Bring to book ( শাস্তি দেওয়া ) He should be brought to book for his misconduct.
  • Make both ends meet ( আয়ব্যয় মেলানো ) I cannot make both ends meet with my small income.
  • By leaps and bounds ( অতি দ্রুতগতিতে ) The population of Bangladesh is increasing by leaps and bounds.
  • to the bad ( মন্দাবস্থায় ; ঘাটতি অবস্থায় )