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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Wanting in ( বিহীন ) He is wanting in common sense.
  • Quarrel for ( কলহ করা (কোনকিছু) ) They quarreled with one another for the property.
  • Eligible for ( যোগ্য ) He is eligible for the post.
  • Provide against ( পূর্বে ব্যবস্থা করা ; সরবরাহ করা ) You must provide against evil days for your children.
  • Offended with ( বিরক্ত (ব্যক্তি) ) I am offended with you at your conduct.
  • Jump at ( আগ্রহ সহকারে গ্রহণ করা ) Do not jump at the offer.

Idioms:

  • Slip of the pen ( লেখায় অসতর্কতাবশতঃ সামান্য ভুল ) This mistake is due to a slip of the pen.
  • Bag and baggage ( তল্পিতল্পাসহ ) He left the place bag and baggage.
  • Man of straw ( অপদার্থ লোক ) We do not care a fig for a man of straw like him.
  • Take one to task ( তিরস্কার করা ) He was taken to task for negligence of duty.
  • In force ( বলবৎ ) This law is in force now.
  • Wild goose chase ( পন্ডশ্রম ) Do not waste time in wild goose chase.