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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Quick at ( চটপটে ) He is quick at figures.
  • Informed of ( অবহিত ) I was not informed of your misfortune.
  • Require of ( প্রয়োজন হওয়া (কোন কিছু) ) I required a loan of him.
  • Occur to ( মনে হওয়া ) The idea never occurred to me.
  • Satisfaction in ( সন্তোষ ) I find satisfaction in gardening. Great was his satisfaction with her result.
  • Indebted to ( ঋণী ; কৃতজ্ঞ ) I am indebted to him for this help.

Idioms:

  • Cut a sorry figure ( খারাপ ফল করা ) He cuts a sorry figure in the examination.
  • Steer clear of ( এড়াইয়া চলা ) You must steer clear of evil company.
  • To the backbone ( হাড়ে হাড়ে ) The boy is wicked to the backbone.
  • Hold water ( ধোপে টেকা ; কার্যকরি হওয়া ) This policy will not hold water in this situation.
  • On the whole ( মোটের উপর ) On the whole, his conduct is good.
  • Rank and file ( সাধারণ লোক ) We should pay attention to the rank and file of the country.