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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Encroach on ( অনধিকার প্রবেশ করা ) Do not encroach on my land.
  • Wanting in ( বিহীন ) He is wanting in common sense.
  • Due to ( কারণে ) His absence is due to illness.
  • Apply to ( আবেদন করা (ব্যক্তি) ) He applied to he Secretary for the post.
  • Excel in ( তুলনামূলক ভাবে সুন্দর হওয়া ) He excels in painting.
  • Excuse for ( অব্যাহতি দেওয়া ) He will not be excused for coming late.

Idioms:

  • Lame excuse ( বাজে গুজব ) This lame excuse will to do.
  • Take one to task ( তিরস্কার করা ) He was taken to task for negligence of duty.
  • Slip of the tongue ( বলায় সামান্য ভুল ) This is a slip of the tongue, don't lay much stress on it.
  • Take to one's heels ( ছুটিয়া পালানো ) The thieves took to their heels to see the police.
  • Out of sorts ( ঈষৎ অসুস্থ ) He is out of sorts now.
  • Get rid of ( মুক্তি পাওয়া ) Try to get rid of that rogue.