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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Accustomed to ( অভ্যস্ত ) I am accustomed to such a life.
  • Close to ( নিকটে ) The school is very close to our house.
  • Devoid of ( বর্জিত ) He is devoid of common sense.
  • Contrary to ( বিপরীত ) His action is contrary to his words.
  • Listen to ( শোনা ) Listen to the news on the radio.
  • Distinguish between ( প্রভেদ করা ) Distinguish between a phrase and a clause.

Idioms:

  • Out of sorts ( ঈষৎ অসুস্থ ) He is out of sorts now.
  • tickled pink ( খুব খুশি করানো ) She was tickled pink by the good news.
  • On the whole ( মোটের উপর ) On the whole, his conduct is good.
  • clever hit ( কথার মতন কথা )
  • word of no implication ( কথার কথা )
  • live by ones wit ( কথা বেচে খাওয়া )