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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Affection for ( স্নেহ ) The teacher feels affection for every pupils.
  • Alarmed at ( আতঙ্কিত ) We were alarmed at he news.
  • Famous for ( বিখ্যাত ) Radhanager is famous for the birth place of Raja Rammohan.
  • Sympathy for ( সহানুভূতি ) I have no sympathy for him.
  • Offend against ( লঙ্গন করা ) You have offended against good manners.
  • Sick of ( পীড়িত, ক্লান্ত ) He is sick for home.

Idioms:

  • clever hit ( কথার মতন কথা )
  • By leaps and bounds ( অতি দ্রুতগতিতে ) The population of Bangladesh is increasing by leaps and bounds.
  • In black and white ( লিখিতভাবে ) Put down the statement in black and white.
  • Gift of the gab ( বাককটুতা ) An advocate should have the gift of the gab.
  • On the whole ( মোটের উপর ) On the whole, his conduct is good.
  • To the letter ( অক্ষরে অক্ষরে ) He followed my advice to the letter.