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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Heir of ( উত্তরাধিকারী (ব্যক্তি) ) He is the heir of his uncle.
  • Hanker after ( লালায়িত হওয়া ) Do not hanker after wealth.
  • Blush with (for) ( লজ্জায় রাঙা হওয়া ) She blushed with shame.
  • Desire for ( ইচ্ছা ) He has no desire for fame.
  • Devoid of ( বর্জিত ) He is devoid of common sense.
  • Careful of ( যত্নবান ) He is careful of his money.

Idioms:

  • To the letter ( অক্ষরে অক্ষরে ) He followed my advice to the letter.
  • At stake ( বিপন্ন ) His life is at stake now.
  • Dead language ( যে ভাষা এখন আর কথ্য নয় ) Sanskrit is a rich language, but it is now a dead language.
  • Out of the wood ( বিপদমুক্ত ) He is not yet out of the wood.
  • Catch red handed ( হাতে নাতে ধরা ) The thief was caught red handed.
  • Slow coach ( অলস প্রকৃতির লোক ) You cannot expect much from a slow coach like him.