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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Remind of ( মনে করিয়ে দেওয়া (কোনকিছু) ) I reminded him of his promise.
  • Laugh at ( বিদ্রুপ করা ) Do not taught at the poor.
  • Differ on ( ভিন্ন মত হওয়া (ব্যপার) ) I differ with you on this point.
  • Apply for ( আবেদন করা (কোন কিছু) ) He applied to the Secretary for the post.
  • Hope for ( আশা করা ) Let us hope for the best.
  • Lament for ( বিলাপ করা ) She lamented for her child.

Idioms:

  • As usual ( যথারীতি ) He is late as usual.
  • slap on the wrist ( মৃদু শাস্তি ) Although he broke the rules, he was only given a slap on the wrist
  • Widow's mite ( দরিদ্রর ক্ষুদ্র দান ) A widow's mite is no less important than a large contribution of a rich man.
  • Household word ( সকলের পরিচিত নাম ) Mother Teresa's name has now become a household word.
  • Get rid of ( মুক্তি পাওয়া ) Try to get rid of that rogue.
  • pulling your leg ( কৌতক করা ) Do not take it seriously, i was just pulling you leg