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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Stare at ( একদৃষ্টিতে তাকানো ) She stared at me.
  • Occur to ( মনে হওয়া ) The idea never occurred to me.
  • Send for ( ডেকে পাঠানো ) Send for a doctor immediately.
  • Offended at ( বিরক্ত (কোন কাজে) ) I am offended with you at your conduct.
  • Jump to ( তাড়াহুড়ো করে সিদ্ধান্তে আসা ) Do not jump to a conclusion without much thinking.
  • Make for ( অগ্রসর হওয়া ) The ship made for England.

Idioms:

  • blue blood ( অভিজাত বংশের রক্ত বহনকারী )
  • Lame excuse ( বাজে গুজব ) This lame excuse will to do.
  • In vain ( বৃথা ) All his attempts were in vain.
  • Beat about the bush ( কাজের কথায় না এসে আজেবাজে কথা বলা ) Please come to the point without beating about the bush
  • Gift of the gab ( বাককটুতা ) An advocate should have the gift of the gab.
  • Household word ( সকলের পরিচিত নাম ) Mother Teresa's name has now become a household word.