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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Die for ( মারা যাওয়া (কারণ) ) He died for his country.
  • Lacking in ( অভাব আছে এমন ) He is lacking in courage.
  • Dispose of ( বিক্রয় করা ) He disposed of his books.
  • End in ( শেষ হওয়া ) All his plans ended in smoke.
  • Acquainted with ( পরিচিত ) I am acquainted with her.
  • Differ in ( ভিন্ন মত হওয়া (মতামত) ) They differ in their opinions.

Idioms:

  • Burning question ( তীব্র বিতর্কের বিষয় ) The problem of the dowry system is the burning question of the day.
  • know from a bare hint ( এক আঁচরেই বোঝা )
  • Part and parcel ( অবিচ্ছেদ্য অংশ ) Discipline is part and parcel of administration.
  • Stick to ( দৃঢ়ভাবে লেগে থাকা ) He sticks to his decision.
  • Bird of a feather ( এক রকম স্বভাবের লোক ) Birds of a feather flock together.
  • Maiden speech ( প্রথম বক্তৃতা ) His maiden speech fell flat on the audience.