"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.
  • Zealous for ( আগ্রহী ) He is zealous for improvement.
  • Divert from ( অন্যদিকে নেওয়া ) The loud music diverted my attention from study.
  • Sure of ( নিশ্চিত ) I am sure of success.
  • Dedicate to ( উৎসর্গ করা ) This book is dedicated to his father.
  • Lament for ( বিলাপ করা ) She lamented for her child.

Idioms:

  • Take one to task ( তিরস্কার করা ) He was taken to task for negligence of duty.
  • Null and void ( বাতিল ) The deed has been null and void now.
  • Dead language ( যে ভাষা এখন আর কথ্য নয় ) Sanskrit is a rich language, but it is now a dead language.
  • the exact point ( কাঁটায়-কাঁটায় )
  • Slip of the tongue ( বলায় সামান্য ভুল ) This is a slip of the tongue, don't lay much stress on it.
  • Steer clear of ( এড়াইয়া চলা ) You must steer clear of evil company.