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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Divide between ( ভাগ করা (দুটি বা দুজন) ) Divide the apple between Raqib and Shafique.
  • Satisfied with ( সন্তুষ্ট ) I am satisfied with him or I am satisfied of the truth.
  • Abound with ( প্রচুর পরিমাণে থাকা ) The ocean abounds with fish.
  • Wish for ( আকাঙ্খা করা ) I do not wish for name and fame.
  • Plead for ( ওকালতি করা (কোনকিছু) ) I pleaded with him for justice (against the wrong done to me).
  • Affection for ( স্নেহ ) The teacher feels affection for every pupils.

Idioms:

  • Slip of the tongue ( বলায় সামান্য ভুল ) This is a slip of the tongue, don't lay much stress on it.
  • On the spur of the moment ( মুহুর্তের উত্তেজনায় ) He did it on the spur of the moment.
  • Gala Day ( উৎসবের দিন ) The 15th August is a gala day to the Indians.
  • Now and then ( মাঝে মাঝে ) He comes here now and then.
  • Hold water ( ধোপে টেকা ; কার্যকরি হওয়া ) This policy will not hold water in this situation.
  • Come to light ( প্রকাশিত হওয়া ) Their private talk has come to light at last.