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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • in favour of ( পক্ষে ) He spoke in favour of his friend.
  • Based on ( ভিত্তি থাকা ) Your remarks were not based on the facts.
  • Disgusted with ( বিরক্ত ) I am disgusted with him at his conduct.
  • Argue for ( যূক্তি দেখানো (কোন কিছু) ) I argued with him for the point.
  • Qualified for ( যোগ্য ) He is qualified for the post.
  • Good at ( দক্ষ ) He is good at tennis.

Idioms:

  • Hard nut to crack ( কঠিন সমস্যা ) The problem of adult education is really a hard nut to crack.
  • cringing flatterer ( খঁয়ের খা )
  • On the contrary ( বিপরীত পক্ষে ) I do not hate him: on the contrary I love him.
  • At a low ebb ( নিম্নমুখী ) His fame is at a low ebb now.
  • Three R's ( প্রাথমিক শিক্ষা ) The majority of our people have not yet learnt the three R's.
  • Wild goose chase ( পন্ডশ্রম ) Do not waste time in wild goose chase.