"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.
  • Faithful to ( বিশ্বস্ত ) The dog is faithful to his master.
  • Lament for ( বিলাপ করা ) She lamented for her child.
  • Belong to ( অধিকারে থাকা ) This house is no more belongs to him.
  • Proud of ( গর্বিত ) He is proud of his position.
  • Come of ( জন্মগ্রহণ করা ) He comes of a noble family.

Idioms:

  • On the wane ( হ্রাসমান ) His fame is on the wane now.
  • In time ( ঠিক সময়ে ) He reached the station in time.
  • till the cows come home ( অনেক সময় ধরে ) I could play outside till the cows come home
  • Burning question ( তীব্র বিতর্কের বিষয় ) The problem of the dowry system is the burning question of the day.
  • All but ( প্রায় ) The poor villagers are all but ruined.
  • To the backbone ( হাড়ে হাড়ে ) The boy is wicked to the backbone.