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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Similar to ( সদৃশ ) This pen is similar to that.
  • in favour of ( পক্ষে ) He spoke in favour of his friend.
  • Quick of ( চটপটে ) He is quick of understanding.
  • Engaged in ( নিযুক্ত (কাজে) ) I was engaged with him in talk.
  • Object to ( আপত্তি করা ) He objected to my proposal.
  • Good at ( দক্ষ ) He is good at tennis.

Idioms:

  • a rotten apple ( কোনো একটা দলের সব ভালোর মধ্যে খারাপ বা মন্দটা ) In any group of average citizens there are bound to be a few rotten apples.
  • slap on the wrist ( মৃদু শাস্তি ) Although he broke the rules, he was only given a slap on the wrist
  • Out of date ( অপ্রচলিত ) This fashion is now out of date.
  • Rank and file ( সাধারণ লোক ) We should pay attention to the rank and file of the country.
  • when pigs fly ( কখনও না ) I will help you when pigs fly
  • Maiden speech ( প্রথম বক্তৃতা ) His maiden speech fell flat on the audience.