"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.
  • Devoid of ( বর্জিত ) He is devoid of common sense.
  • Impose on ( চাপানো ) The task was imposed on him.
  • Search for ( অনুসন্ধান ) Their search for the thing was of no avail.
  • Suffer from ( কষ্ট পাওয়া ) He is suffering from fever.
  • Slow of ( ধীর ) He is slow of speech. He is slow at figures. He is slow in writing.

Idioms:

  • Apple of discord ( বিবাদেয় বিষয় ) The paternal property has become an apple of discord between the two brothers.
  • By chance ( দৈবাৎ ) I met him on the way by chance.
  • be on ones back ( একেবারে কুপোকাত )
  • In a fix ( মুশকিলে পতিত ) He is in a fix and does not know what to do.
  • Take to one's heels ( ছুটিয়া পালানো ) The thieves took to their heels to see the police.
  • Hold water ( ধোপে টেকা ; কার্যকরি হওয়া ) This policy will not hold water in this situation.