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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Lame of ( খোঁড়া ) He is lame of one leg.
  • Difference between ( পার্থক্য ) There is no difference between the two brothers.
  • Excuse for ( অব্যাহতি দেওয়া ) He will not be excused for coming late.
  • Contrary to ( বিপরীত ) His action is contrary to his words.
  • Differ with ( ভিন্ন মত হওয়া (ব্যক্তি) ) I differ with you on this point.
  • Live beyond ( বাঁচা ) He lives beyond his means.

Idioms:

  • Hard nut to crack ( কঠিন সমস্যা ) The problem of adult education is really a hard nut to crack.
  • put a spoke to ones wheel ( কারও উন্নতিতে বাধা হওয়া )
  • but me no buts ( কিন্তু কিন্তু করো না )
  • In fine ( পরিশেষ ) In fine he declared his plan.
  • In cold blood ( ঠান্ডা মাথায় ) They committed this murder in cold blood.
  • Stone's throw ( অতি নিকটে ) Our school is at a stone's throw form our house.