"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.
  • Acquit of ( খালাস দেওয়া ) High court acquit him of the charge.
  • Senior to ( বয়সে বড়, উচ্চপদস্থ ) He is senior to me by four years.
  • Proportionate to ( আনুপাতিক ) Punishment should be proportionate to offence.
  • Eligible for ( যোগ্য ) He is eligible for the post.
  • Rid of ( মুক্ত হওয়া ) Get rid of bad company.

Idioms:

  • Do yeoman's service ( বিশেষ উপকার করা ) Raja Rammohan Roy has done yeoman's service to our country.
  • A blessing in disguise ( বিপরীতে হিত ; প্রথমে খারাপ হিসেবে মনে হলেও পরবর্তীতে ভালো হয় ) Sam's motorcycle accident was a blessing in disguise because he got enough insurance money.
  • Hold water ( ধোপে টেকা ; কার্যকরি হওয়া ) This policy will not hold water in this situation.
  • On the wane ( হ্রাসমান ) His fame is on the wane now.
  • Crying need ( জরুরী প্রয়োজন ) Mass education is the crying need of Bangladesh.
  • Bring to book ( শাস্তি দেওয়া ) He should be brought to book for his misconduct.