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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Excel in ( তুলনামূলক ভাবে সুন্দর হওয়া ) He excels in painting.
  • Dedicate to ( উৎসর্গ করা ) This book is dedicated to his father.
  • Plead with ( ওকালতি করা (ব্যক্তি) ) I pleaded with him for justice.
  • Slow of ( ধীর ) He is slow of speech. He is slow at figures. He is slow in writing.
  • Lack of ( অভাব ) I have no lack of friends.
  • Offended with ( বিরক্ত (ব্যক্তি) ) I am offended with you at your conduct.

Idioms:

  • By all means ( সবর্প্রকার ) Try to do it by all means.
  • Out of date ( অপ্রচলিত ) This fashion is now out of date.
  • Cock and bull story ( গাঁজাখুরি গল্প ) Nobody will believe your cock and bull story
  • Hold water ( ধোপে টেকা ; কার্যকরি হওয়া ) This policy will not hold water in this situation.
  • In the mean time ( ইতিমধ্যে ) Lila will come here to-night. In the mean time you should get her room ready.
  • In the long run ( পরিশেষে ) You will have to suffer in the long run.