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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • End in ( শেষ হওয়া ) All his plans ended in smoke.
  • Similar to ( সদৃশ ) This pen is similar to that.
  • Divert from ( অন্যদিকে নেওয়া ) The loud music diverted my attention from study.
  • Appeal to ( আবেদন করা (ব্যক্তি) ) He appealed to the Headmaster for pardon.
  • Hanker after ( লালায়িত হওয়া ) Do not hanker after wealth.
  • Mourn over ( শোক করা ) Don't mourn over the dead.

Idioms:

  • Bosom friend ( অন্তরঙ্গ বন্ধু ) Rifat is my bosom friend.
  • All but ( প্রায় ) The poor villagers are all but ruined.
  • Stick to ( দৃঢ়ভাবে লেগে থাকা ) He sticks to his decision.
  • Get rid of ( মুক্তি পাওয়া ) Try to get rid of that rogue.
  • Take to one's heels ( ছুটিয়া পালানো ) The thieves took to their heels to see the police.
  • Make both ends meet ( আয়ব্যয় মেলানো ) I cannot make both ends meet with my small income.