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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Quarrel for ( কলহ করা (কোনকিছু) ) They quarreled with one another for the property.
  • Contrary to ( বিপরীত ) His action is contrary to his words.
  • Offend against ( লঙ্গন করা ) You have offended against good manners.
  • Remedy for ( প্রতিকার ) There is no remedy for this disease.
  • Eager for ( আগ্রহী ) He is eager for promotion in service.
  • Good at ( দক্ষ ) He is good at tennis.

Idioms:

  • By and by ( শীঘ্র ) He will come here by and by.
  • In time ( ঠিক সময়ে ) He reached the station in time.
  • Wild goose chase ( পন্ডশ্রম ) Do not waste time in wild goose chase.
  • Sink in ( আবদ্ধ হওয়া, ডুবে যাওয়া ) He sank in mud or the ship sank into the sea.
  • Get rid of ( মুক্তি পাওয়া ) Try to get rid of that rogue.
  • At bay ( কোনঠাসা ) The tiger was at bay in the bush.