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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Displeased at ( অসন্তুষ্ট ) I am displeased with him at his conduct.
  • Mourn for ( শোক করা ) Don't mourn for the dead.
  • Engaged with ( নিযুক্ত (ব্যক্তি) ) I was engaged with him in talk.
  • Senior to ( বয়সে বড়, উচ্চপদস্থ ) He is senior to me by four years.
  • Look for ( খোঁজা ) I am looking for a good job.
  • Remind of ( মনে করিয়ে দেওয়া (কোনকিছু) ) I reminded him of his promise.

Idioms:

  • At the eleventh hour ( শেষ মুহূর্তে ) he doctor came to the patient at the eleventh hour.
  • On the whole ( মোটের উপর ) On the whole, his conduct is good.
  • In time ( ঠিক সময়ে ) He reached the station in time.
  • By and by ( শীঘ্র ) He will come here by and by.
  • Come off with flying colours ( জয়লাভ করা ) Our School team came off with flying colours.
  • Wild goose chase ( পন্ডশ্রম ) Do not waste time in wild goose chase.