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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Distinguish between ( প্রভেদ করা ) Distinguish between a phrase and a clause.
  • Envy of ( ঈর্ষা ) I have no envy of him.
  • Acquit of ( খালাস দেওয়া ) High court acquit him of the charge.
  • Careful of ( যত্নবান ) He is careful of his money.
  • Pass for ( গণ্য হওয়া ) He passes for a clever man.
  • Die from ( মারা যাওয়া (প্রতিক্রিয়া) ) He died form over-eating.

Idioms:

  • a rotten apple ( কোনো একটা দলের সব ভালোর মধ্যে খারাপ বা মন্দটা ) In any group of average citizens there are bound to be a few rotten apples.
  • Bone of contention ( বিবাদের বিষয় ) The paternal property is the bone of contention between the two brothers.
  • Gala Day ( উৎসবের দিন ) The 15th August is a gala day to the Indians.
  • set a naught ( কলা দেখানো )
  • By and large ( প্রধানতঃ ) People in our village are by and large farmers.
  • Stick to ( দৃঢ়ভাবে লেগে থাকা ) He sticks to his decision.