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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Liking for ( রুচি ) She has a liking for music.
  • Compare to ( তুলনা করা (অসদৃশ বস্তু) ) Anger is compared to fire.
  • Ashamed for ( লজ্জিত ) I feel ashamed for you.
  • Equal in ( সমতুল্য (পদমর্যদা) ) Mr.Karim is equal in rank with Mr.Rahim.
  • Make for ( অগ্রসর হওয়া ) The ship made for England.
  • Contrary to ( বিপরীত ) His action is contrary to his words.

Idioms:

  • Moot point ( অমীমাংসিত বিষয় ) Dowry system is still a moot point in Bangladesh.
  • Stick to ( দৃঢ়ভাবে লেগে থাকা ) He sticks to his decision.
  • In vain ( বৃথা ) All his attempts were in vain.
  • In the nick of time ( ঠিক সময়ে ) The school team arrived in the nick of time.
  • Turn over a new leaf ( নূতনের সূচনা ) After his failure he turned over a new leaf.
  • Above board ( সংশয়হীন ভাবে নির্দোষ ) His activities are open and above board.