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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • False to ( মিথ্যাবাদী ) I cannot be false to my friend.
  • Dedicate to ( উৎসর্গ করা ) This book is dedicated to his father.
  • Make for ( অগ্রসর হওয়া ) The ship made for England.
  • Devote to ( উৎসর্গ করা ) He devotes much time to study.
  • Displeased at ( অসন্তুষ্ট ) I am displeased with him at his conduct.
  • Deaf of ( বধির ) He is deaf of one ear.

Idioms:

  • Household word ( সকলের পরিচিত নাম ) Mother Teresa's name has now become a household word.
  • pound of flesh ( এক চুল এদিক ওদিক নয় )
  • Maiden speech ( প্রথম বক্তৃতা ) His maiden speech fell flat on the audience.
  • Slow coach ( অলস প্রকৃতির লোক ) You cannot expect much from a slow coach like him.
  • throw dust in ones hands full ( কারো চোখে ধূলো দেওয়া )
  • Catch red handed ( হাতে নাতে ধরা ) The thief was caught red handed.