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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • in favour of ( পক্ষে ) He spoke in favour of his friend.
  • Responsible to ( দায়ী (প্রাধিকার) ) He is responsible to the committee for his action.
  • Anxious about ( উদ্বিগ্ন ) I am anxious about my health.
  • Lament for ( বিলাপ করা ) She lamented for her child.
  • Obstacle to ( বাধা ) Poverty is often obstacle to higher studies.
  • Die for ( মারা যাওয়া (কারণ) ) He died for his country.

Idioms:

  • Turn over a new leaf ( নূতনের সূচনা ) After his failure he turned over a new leaf.
  • Heart and soul ( সর্বান্তঃকরণে ) Try heard and soul and you will succeed.
  • Null and void ( বাতিল ) The deed has been null and void now.
  • know from a bare hint ( এক আঁচরেই বোঝা )
  • have ones eyes ( কারও হাতে বিস্তর কাজ থাকা )
  • By fits and starts ( অনিয়মিত ; মাঝে মাঝে ) He works by fits and starts.