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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • in favour of ( পক্ষে ) He spoke in favour of his friend.
  • Live beyond ( বাঁচা ) He lives beyond his means.
  • Weary of ( ক্লান্ত ) He is weary of hard life.
  • Remind of ( মনে করিয়ে দেওয়া (কোনকিছু) ) I reminded him of his promise.
  • Overcome by ( দমন করা ) He was overcome by anger.
  • Abound with ( প্রচুর পরিমাণে থাকা ) The ocean abounds with fish.

Idioms:

  • All but ( প্রায় ) The poor villagers are all but ruined.
  • Hard nut to crack ( কঠিন সমস্যা ) The problem of adult education is really a hard nut to crack.
  • In black and white ( লিখিতভাবে ) Put down the statement in black and white.
  • In fine ( পরিশেষ ) In fine he declared his plan.
  • Slow coach ( অলস প্রকৃতির লোক ) You cannot expect much from a slow coach like him.
  • harp on the same string ( এক কথা বারবার বলা )