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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Burst out ( ফেটে পড়া ) He burst out laughing at my joke.
  • Obstacle to ( বাধা ) Poverty is often obstacle to higher studies.
  • Retire from ( অবসর লওয়া ) He retired from service on a pension.
  • Arrive at ( পৌঁছানো ) We arrived at the station in time.
  • Inquire about ( অনুসন্ধান করা (কোন ব্যপার) ) I inquired of him about (into) the matter.
  • Anxious for ( উদ্বিগ্ন ) He is anxious for getting a job.

Idioms:

  • cringing flatterer ( খঁয়ের খা )
  • To the contrary ( কাহারও বক্তব্যের বিপক্ষে ) In the court he said nothing to the contrary.
  • slap on the wrist ( মৃদু শাস্তি ) Although he broke the rules, he was only given a slap on the wrist
  • From hand to mouth ( দিন আনে দিন খায় ) The poor man lives form hand to mouth.
  • Call to mind ( স্মরণ করা ) I cannot call to mind your name.
  • harp on the same string ( এক কথা বারবার বলা )