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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Long for ( কামনা করা ) He longed for fame.
  • Sensitive to ( সংবেদনশীল ) She is sensitive to cold.
  • Certain of ( নিশ্চিত ) He is now certain of his ground.
  • Familiar with ( সুপরিচিত ) He is familiar with my brother.
  • Contrary to ( বিপরীত ) His action is contrary to his words.
  • Popular with ( জনপ্রিয় ) He is popular with all for his good behaviour.

Idioms:

  • set a naught ( কলা দেখানো )
  • By leaps and bounds ( অতি দ্রুতগতিতে ) The population of Bangladesh is increasing by leaps and bounds.
  • pulling your leg ( কৌতক করা ) Do not take it seriously, i was just pulling you leg
  • At the eleventh hour ( শেষ মুহূর্তে ) he doctor came to the patient at the eleventh hour.
  • Above all ( প্রধানত ; সর্বোপরি ) We should be kind, polite, and above all honest.
  • Apple of discord ( বিবাদেয় বিষয় ) The paternal property has become an apple of discord between the two brothers.