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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Devoid of ( বর্জিত ) He is devoid of common sense.
  • Rejoice in ( আনন্দ করা ) Every one rejoiced in her success.
  • Officiate for ( পরিবর্তে কাজ করা (ব্যক্তি) ) He officiated for me in that post.
  • Blind of ( দৃষ্টিশক্তিতে অন্ধ ) He is blind of one eye.
  • Lacking in ( অভাব আছে এমন ) He is lacking in courage.
  • Differ in ( ভিন্ন মত হওয়া (মতামত) ) They differ in their opinions.

Idioms:

  • In vain ( বৃথা ) All his attempts were in vain.
  • In the mean time ( ইতিমধ্যে ) Lila will come here to-night. In the mean time you should get her room ready.
  • Sink in ( আবদ্ধ হওয়া, ডুবে যাওয়া ) He sank in mud or the ship sank into the sea.
  • Take one to task ( তিরস্কার করা ) He was taken to task for negligence of duty.
  • All at once ( হঠাৎ ) All at once a tiger came out of the forest.
  • Steer clear of ( এড়াইয়া চলা ) You must steer clear of evil company.