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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Liking for ( রুচি ) She has a liking for music.
  • Excel in ( তুলনামূলক ভাবে সুন্দর হওয়া ) He excels in painting.
  • Qualified for ( যোগ্য ) He is qualified for the post.
  • Overcome by ( দমন করা ) He was overcome by anger.
  • Cure of ( আরগ্য হওয়া ) He will be cured of the disease very soon.
  • Aim at ( লক্ষ্য করা ) He aimed his gun at he bird.

Idioms:

  • Burning question ( তীব্র বিতর্কের বিষয় ) The problem of the dowry system is the burning question of the day.
  • To the contrary ( কাহারও বক্তব্যের বিপক্ষে ) In the court he said nothing to the contrary.
  • As if ( যেন ) He swims so beautifully as if he is the Olympic gold medalist.
  • Gift of the gab ( বাককটুতা ) An advocate should have the gift of the gab.
  • In one's teens ( তের থেকে উনিশ বছর বয়সের মধ্যে ) She is yet in her teens.
  • Widow's mite ( দরিদ্রর ক্ষুদ্র দান ) A widow's mite is no less important than a large contribution of a rich man.