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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Opportunity for ( সুযোগ ) I have no opportunity for (of) doing the work.
  • Offended at ( বিরক্ত (কোন কাজে) ) I am offended with you at your conduct.
  • Retire from ( অবসর লওয়া ) He retired from service on a pension.
  • Devoid of ( বর্জিত ) He is devoid of common sense.
  • Excuse for ( অব্যাহতি দেওয়া ) He will not be excused for coming late.
  • Acquainted with ( পরিচিত ) I am acquainted with her.

Idioms:

  • By far ( সর্বাংশে ) He is by far the best boy in the class.
  • On the spur of the moment ( মুহুর্তের উত্তেজনায় ) He did it on the spur of the moment.
  • Rank and file ( সাধারণ লোক ) We should pay attention to the rank and file of the country.
  • live by ones wit ( কথা বেচে খাওয়া )
  • Out of date ( অপ্রচলিত ) This fashion is now out of date.
  • put the cart before the horse ( স্বাভাবিক অবস্থা উলটাইয়া দেওয়া ; অস্বাভাবিক অবস্থা পরিণত করা )