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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Dispose of ( বিক্রয় করা ) He disposed of his books.
  • Compare to ( তুলনা করা (অসদৃশ বস্তু) ) Anger is compared to fire.
  • Delight in ( আনন্দ ) He takes delight in music.
  • Search of ( অনুসন্ধানে ব্যস্ত ) They are in search of nice bird.
  • Rejoice at ( আনন্দ করা ) Every one rejoiced at her success.
  • Responsible for ( দায়ী (কোন কার্জ) ) He is responsible to the committee for his action.

Idioms:

  • Widow's mite ( দরিদ্রর ক্ষুদ্র দান ) A widow's mite is no less important than a large contribution of a rich man.
  • Bone of contention ( বিবাদের বিষয় ) The paternal property is the bone of contention between the two brothers.
  • By far ( সর্বাংশে ) He is by far the best boy in the class.
  • Lame excuse ( বাজে গুজব ) This lame excuse will to do.
  • Slow coach ( অলস প্রকৃতির লোক ) You cannot expect much from a slow coach like him.
  • In force ( বলবৎ ) This law is in force now.