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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Want of ( অভাব ) We have no want of money.
  • Relevant to ( প্রাসঙ্গিক ) Your remark is not relevant to the point.
  • Afraid of ( ভীত ) I am not afraid of ghosts.
  • Quick of ( চটপটে ) He is quick of understanding.
  • According to ( অনুসারে ) According to his order i went there.
  • Popular with ( জনপ্রিয় ) He is popular with all for his good behaviour.

Idioms:

  • Chip of the old block ( বাপকা বেটা ) He is a chip of the old black.
  • till the cows come home ( অনেক সময় ধরে ) I could play outside till the cows come home
  • By and by ( শীঘ্র ) He will come here by and by.
  • Beat about the bush ( কাজের কথায় না এসে আজেবাজে কথা বলা ) Please come to the point without beating about the bush
  • Lion's share ( সিংহভাগ ) He took the lion's share of the profit.
  • Out of order ( বিকল ) This car is out of order.