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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Envious of ( ঈর্ষান্বিত ) I am not envious of his riches.
  • Greed for ( লোভ ) He has no greed for wealth.
  • Guilty of ( দোষী ) He is guilty of murder.
  • Affection for ( স্নেহ ) The teacher feels affection for every pupils.
  • Clue to ( সূত্র ) Find out the clue to the mystery.
  • Play on ( বাজানো ) He played on guitar.

Idioms:

  • At stake ( বিপন্ন ) His life is at stake now.
  • In a nut shell ( খুব সংক্ষেপে ) Tell the story in a nut shell.
  • All but ( প্রায় ) The poor villagers are all but ruined.
  • throw dust in ones hands full ( কারো চোখে ধূলো দেওয়া )
  • By fits and starts ( অনিয়মিত ; মাঝে মাঝে ) He works by fits and starts.
  • To the letter ( অক্ষরে অক্ষরে ) He followed my advice to the letter.