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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Heir to ( উত্তরাধিকারী (সম্পত্তি) ) He is the heir to his uncle’s property.
  • Brood on (over) ( মন খারাপ করা ) Do not brood over your misfortune.
  • Lament for ( বিলাপ করা ) She lamented for her child.
  • Quarrel for ( কলহ করা (কোনকিছু) ) They quarreled with one another for the property.
  • Accustomed to ( অভ্যস্ত ) I am accustomed to such a life.
  • Live on ( খেয়ে বাঁচা ) The cow lives on grass.

Idioms:

  • In vain ( বৃথা ) All his attempts were in vain.
  • Bring to book ( শাস্তি দেওয়া ) He should be brought to book for his misconduct.
  • Slow coach ( অলস প্রকৃতির লোক ) You cannot expect much from a slow coach like him.
  • From hand to mouth ( দিন আনে দিন খায় ) The poor man lives form hand to mouth.
  • By no means ( কোন ভাবেই না ) I shall by no means call on him.
  • At one’s own sweet will ( খুশি মতো ) He still does it at his own sweet will.