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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Object to ( আপত্তি করা ) He objected to my proposal.
  • Count for ( গণ্য হওয়া ) His advice counts for nothing.
  • Wanting in ( বিহীন ) He is wanting in common sense.
  • Need of ( প্রয়োজনীয় ) I am in need of more money.
  • Need for ( প্রয়োজনীয় ) I have no need for more money.
  • Favour with ( অনুগত করা ) Would you favour me with an early reply?

Idioms:

  • Come off with flying colours ( জয়লাভ করা ) Our School team came off with flying colours.
  • In the mean time ( ইতিমধ্যে ) Lila will come here to-night. In the mean time you should get her room ready.
  • Household word ( সকলের পরিচিত নাম ) Mother Teresa's name has now become a household word.
  • From hand to mouth ( দিন আনে দিন খায় ) The poor man lives form hand to mouth.
  • vile sycophant ( খঁয়ের খা )
  • Chip of the old block ( বাপকা বেটা ) He is a chip of the old black.