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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Difference between ( পার্থক্য ) There is no difference between the two brothers.
  • Excuse for ( অব্যাহতি দেওয়া ) He will not be excused for coming late.
  • Agree to ( একমত হওয়া (প্রস্তাব) ) I can't agree to the proposals.
  • Compete for ( প্রতিযোগিতা করা (কোন কিছু) ) He competed for the first position.
  • Live by ( কোন উপায়ে বেঁচে থাকা ) He lives by honest means.
  • Die of ( মারা যাওয়া (রোগ) ) He died of cholera.

Idioms:

  • All but ( প্রায় ) The poor villagers are all but ruined.
  • Out of doors ( বাহিরে ) It is rather cold out of doors.
  • but me no buts ( কিন্তু কিন্তু করো না )
  • Household word ( সকলের পরিচিত নাম ) Mother Teresa's name has now become a household word.
  • In time ( ঠিক সময়ে ) He reached the station in time.
  • At bay ( কোনঠাসা ) The tiger was at bay in the bush.