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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Excel in ( তুলনামূলক ভাবে সুন্দর হওয়া ) He excels in painting.
  • Respond to ( উত্তর দেওয়া ) Nobody responded to my call.
  • Cope with ( সামলানো ) I cannot cope with the situation.
  • Displeased with ( অসন্তুষ্ট ) I am displeased with him at his conduct.
  • Apply for ( আবেদন করা (কোন কিছু) ) He applied to the Secretary for the post.
  • Clue to ( সূত্র ) Find out the clue to the mystery.

Idioms:

  • After all ( সবকিছু সত্ত্বেও ) After all, he is a patriot.
  • Widow's mite ( দরিদ্রর ক্ষুদ্র দান ) A widow's mite is no less important than a large contribution of a rich man.
  • Hold water ( ধোপে টেকা ; কার্যকরি হওয়া ) This policy will not hold water in this situation.
  • Lame excuse ( বাজে গুজব ) This lame excuse will to do.
  • Fight shy ( এড়িয়ে চলা ) Why do you fight shy of your teacher.
  • Out of temper ( ক্রুদ্ধ ) He is out of temper now.