"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.
  • Eligible for ( যোগ্য ) He is eligible for the post.
  • Kind to ( সদয় ) She is very kind to the children.
  • Quarrel about ( কলহ করা (কোনকিছু) ) They quarreled with one another about the property.
  • Tolerant of ( সহিষ্ণু ) We must be tolerant of opposition.
  • Hard at ( উদ্যমী ) He is hard at work before examination.

Idioms:

  • have ones eyes ( কারও হাতে বিস্তর কাজ থাকা )
  • Hue and cry ( শোরগোল ) The villagers raised a hue and cry to see the thief.
  • Book worm ( গ্রন্থকীট ) Don't be a book worm.
  • Widow's mite ( দরিদ্রর ক্ষুদ্র দান ) A widow's mite is no less important than a large contribution of a rich man.
  • Cats and dogs ( মূষল ধারে ) It was raining cats and dogs.
  • pulling your leg ( কৌতক করা ) Do not take it seriously, i was just pulling you leg