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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Remind of ( মনে করিয়ে দেওয়া (কোনকিছু) ) I reminded him of his promise.
  • Respect of ( সম্বন্ধে ) He is junior to me in respect of service.
  • Based on ( ভিত্তি থাকা ) Your remarks were not based on the facts.
  • Proportionate to ( আনুপাতিক ) Punishment should be proportionate to offence.
  • Divide into ( বিভক্ত করা (অংশ) ) It was divided into several parts.
  • Grateful for ( কৃতজ্ঞ (কোনকিছু) ) I am grateful to you for your help.

Idioms:

  • In vain ( বৃথা ) All his attempts were in vain.
  • be up and doing ( উঠে-পড়ে লাগা )
  • At least ( অন্ততঃ ) At least one hundred boys will come to school today.
  • Lame excuse ( বাজে গুজব ) This lame excuse will to do.
  • Chip of the old block ( বাপকা বেটা ) He is a chip of the old black.
  • In fine ( পরিশেষ ) In fine he declared his plan.