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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Wonder at ( অবাক হওয়া ) I wonder at his ignorance.
  • End in ( শেষ হওয়া ) All his plans ended in smoke.
  • Entitled to ( অধিকারী ) He is entitled to a reward for his honesty.
  • Distinguish between ( প্রভেদ করা ) Distinguish between a phrase and a clause.
  • Difference between ( পার্থক্য ) There is no difference between the two brothers.
  • Annoyed with ( বিরক্ত (ব্যক্তি) ) I was annoyed with him for being late.

Idioms:

  • At stake ( বিপন্ন ) His life is at stake now.
  • slap on the wrist ( মৃদু শাস্তি ) Although he broke the rules, he was only given a slap on the wrist
  • In no time ( শীঘ্র ) He will finish the work in no time.
  • Hard and fast ( বাঁধা ধরা ) There is no such hard and fast rule in this matter.
  • End in smoke ( ব্যর্থ হওয়া ) All his plans ended in smoke.
  • Nip in the bud ( অঙ্কুরে বিনষ্ট করা ) All his hopes were nipped in the bud.