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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Persist in ( লেগে থাকা ) He persisted in disturbing me.
  • Eager for ( আগ্রহী ) He is eager for promotion in service.
  • Prior to ( পূর্বে ) Prior to that, he was in a wretched condition.
  • Commence on ( শুরু করা ) Our examination commences on the 3rd July.
  • Popular with ( জনপ্রিয় ) He is popular with all for his good behaviour.
  • Disgusted at ( বিরক্ত ) I am disgusted with him at his conduct.

Idioms:

  • To and fro ( এদিন-ওদিক ) Being unable to make up his mind the man is walking to and fro.
  • Hold water ( ধোপে টেকা ; কার্যকরি হওয়া ) This policy will not hold water in this situation.
  • A slow coach ( কর্মকুণ্ঠ ও মন্থর ব্যাক্তি ) Roky is known as a slow coach to his friend circle.
  • Pros and cons ( খুঁটিনাটি ) You should consider the Pros and cons of the system.
  • live by ones wit ( কথা বেচে খাওয়া )
  • Head and ears ( সম্পূর্ণরূপে ) He is over head and ears in debt.