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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Excel in ( তুলনামূলক ভাবে সুন্দর হওয়া ) He excels in painting.
  • Abide by ( মেনে চলা ) One should abide by the rules
  • Look into ( অনুসন্ধান করা ) I am looking into the matter.
  • Displeased at ( অসন্তুষ্ট ) I am displeased with him at his conduct.
  • Difference between ( পার্থক্য ) There is no difference between the two brothers.
  • Disgusted with ( বিরক্ত ) I am disgusted with him at his conduct.

Idioms:

  • live by ones wit ( কথা বেচে খাওয়া )
  • word of no implication ( কথার কথা )
  • Dead of night ( মধ্য রাত্রি ) The robbers broke into the house at dead of night.
  • Bird of a feather ( এক রকম স্বভাবের লোক ) Birds of a feather flock together.
  • To the letter ( অক্ষরে অক্ষরে ) He followed my advice to the letter.
  • In the long run ( পরিশেষে ) You will have to suffer in the long run.