"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.
  • Burst into ( ভেঙ্গে পড়া ) He burst into tears at the sad news
  • Obstacle to ( বাধা ) Poverty is often obstacle to higher studies.
  • Die by ( মারা যাওয়া (বিষ) ) He died by poison.
  • Fond of ( অনুরাগী ) Children are fond of sweets.
  • Ashamed of ( লজ্জিত ) He is not ashamed of his conduct.

Idioms:

  • Achilles heel ( দুর্বলতা বা ত্রুটি ) He is trying to hide but everybody knows his achilles' heel
  • Bone of contention ( বিবাদের বিষয় ) The paternal property is the bone of contention between the two brothers.
  • Fish out of water ( অস্বস্তিকর অবস্থায় ) When he came to the village, he felt like a fish out of water.
  • Above board ( সংশয়হীন ভাবে নির্দোষ ) His activities are open and above board.
  • keep your chin up ( সুখি হওয়া ) His attempt keep your chin up
  • In the mean time ( ইতিমধ্যে ) Lila will come here to-night. In the mean time you should get her room ready.