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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Responsible for ( দায়ী (কোন কার্জ) ) He is responsible to the committee for his action.
  • Alternative to ( বিকল্প ) This question is alternative to that.
  • Brood on (over) ( মন খারাপ করা ) Do not brood over your misfortune.
  • Offended at ( বিরক্ত (কোন কাজে) ) I am offended with you at your conduct.
  • Smell of ( গন্ধ দেয় ) This glass smells of wine.
  • Fill with ( পরিপূর্ণ ) This tank is filled with water.

Idioms:

  • Hard nut to crack ( কঠিন সমস্যা ) The problem of adult education is really a hard nut to crack.
  • A rainy day ( দুর্দিন ) Everybody should save something for rainy day.
  • Cut to the quick ( মর্মাহত হওয়া ) I was cut to the quick by his words.
  • Up and downs ( উন্থানপতন ) There are ups and downs in a man's life.
  • A blessing in disguise ( বিপরীতে হিত ; প্রথমে খারাপ হিসেবে মনে হলেও পরবর্তীতে ভালো হয় ) Sam's motorcycle accident was a blessing in disguise because he got enough insurance money.
  • In a hurry ( তাড়াহুড়ার মধ্যে ) Don't do the work in a hurry.