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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Engaged with ( নিযুক্ত (ব্যক্তি) ) I was engaged with him in talk.
  • Wanting in ( বিহীন ) He is wanting in common sense.
  • Vain of ( অহঙ্কারী ) She is vain of her beauty.
  • Favourable for ( অনুকূল (কোনকিছু) ) This situation is favorable to me for doing this.
  • Trust to ( বিশ্বাস করা (ব্যক্তি) ) You may trust the work to me.
  • Obstacle to ( বাধা ) Poverty is often obstacle to higher studies.

Idioms:

  • In vogue ( চালু ) This custom is not in vogue now.
  • Cut to the quick ( মর্মাহত হওয়া ) I was cut to the quick by his words.
  • Take to one's heels ( ছুটিয়া পালানো ) The thieves took to their heels to see the police.
  • Slow coach ( অলস প্রকৃতির লোক ) You cannot expect much from a slow coach like him.
  • As if ( যেন ) He swims so beautifully as if he is the Olympic gold medalist.
  • Bring to light ( প্রকাশ করা ) At last all the facts were brought to light.