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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Prior to ( পূর্বে ) Prior to that, he was in a wretched condition.
  • Quarrel over ( কলহ করা (কোনকিছু) ) They quarreled with one another over the property.
  • Sure of ( নিশ্চিত ) I am sure of success.
  • Wish for ( আকাঙ্খা করা ) I do not wish for name and fame.
  • Overcome with ( দমন করা ) He was overcome with fatigue.
  • Comment on ( মন্তব্য করা ) He commented favorably on the point.

Idioms:

  • As it were ( যেন ) The sun is, as it were , the lamp of the universe.
  • till the cows come home ( অনেক সময় ধরে ) I could play outside till the cows come home
  • In order to ( উদ্দেশ্য ) He came here in order to meet my mother.
  • End in smoke ( ব্যর্থ হওয়া ) All his plans ended in smoke.
  • clever hit ( কথার মতন কথা )
  • Bring to book ( শাস্তি দেওয়া ) He should be brought to book for his misconduct.