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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Tired of ( ক্লান্ত ) I am Tired of doing the same thing day after day.
  • Alternative to ( বিকল্প ) This question is alternative to that.
  • Apply for ( আবেদন করা (কোন কিছু) ) He applied to the Secretary for the post.
  • in favour of ( পক্ষে ) He spoke in favour of his friend.
  • Worthy of ( যোগ্য ) He is worthy of our praise.
  • Busy with ( ব্যস্ত ) He is busy with his studies.

Idioms:

  • Fight shy ( এড়িয়ে চলা ) Why do you fight shy of your teacher.
  • Moot point ( অমীমাংসিত বিষয় ) Dowry system is still a moot point in Bangladesh.
  • Fall flat ( ফলপ্রসূ না হওয়া ) My advice feel fiat on him.
  • Call a spade a spade ( অপ্রিয় সত্য কথা বলা ) I have no hesitation to call a spade a spade.
  • At dagger drawn ( খড়গহস্ত ) The two brothers are now at daggers drawn.
  • On the whole ( মোটের উপর ) On the whole, his conduct is good.