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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Preside over ( সভাপতিত্ব করা ) He presided over the meeting.
  • Proportionate to ( আনুপাতিক ) Punishment should be proportionate to offence.
  • Hanker after ( লালায়িত হওয়া ) Do not hanker after wealth.
  • Equal in ( সমতুল্য (পদমর্যদা) ) Mr.Karim is equal in rank with Mr.Rahim.
  • Accused of ( অভিযুক্ত ) He is accused of corruption.
  • Wait for ( অপেক্ষা করা ) I waited for him for two hours.

Idioms:

  • pulling your leg ( কৌতক করা ) Do not take it seriously, i was just pulling you leg
  • Bring to book ( শাস্তি দেওয়া ) He should be brought to book for his misconduct.
  • As if ( যেন ) He swims so beautifully as if he is the Olympic gold medalist.
  • In full swing ( পুরাদমে ) The school is now in full swing.
  • On the contrary ( বিপরীত পক্ষে ) I do not hate him: on the contrary I love him.
  • Read between the lines ( তাৎপর্য বোঝা ) Try to read between the lines of the letter.