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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Pass for ( গণ্য হওয়া ) He passes for a clever man.
  • Talk of ( কথা বলা (কোন জিনিস) ) I am talking to (with) Mr. Roy of (about, over) the matter.
  • Informed of ( অবহিত ) I was not informed of your misfortune.
  • Cope with ( সামলানো ) I cannot cope with the situation.
  • Contrary to ( বিপরীত ) His action is contrary to his words.
  • Abound with ( প্রচুর পরিমাণে থাকা ) The ocean abounds with fish.

Idioms:

  • Maiden speech ( প্রথম বক্তৃতা ) His maiden speech fell flat on the audience.
  • Hard nut to crack ( কঠিন সমস্যা ) The problem of adult education is really a hard nut to crack.
  • Call to mind ( স্মরণ করা ) I cannot call to mind your name.
  • On the whole ( মোটের উপর ) On the whole, his conduct is good.
  • In time ( ঠিক সময়ে ) He reached the station in time.
  • By no means ( কোন ভাবেই না ) I shall by no means call on him.