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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Excuse for ( অব্যাহতি দেওয়া ) He will not be excused for coming late.
  • Compete for ( প্রতিযোগিতা করা (কোন কিছু) ) He competed for the first position.
  • Argue for ( যূক্তি দেখানো (কোন কিছু) ) I argued with him for the point.
  • Displeased at ( অসন্তুষ্ট ) I am displeased with him at his conduct.
  • Offensive to ( বিরক্তিকর ) This acrid smell is offensive to me.
  • Feel for ( সহানুভূতি অনুভব করা ) I feel for you in your trouble.

Idioms:

  • Hard nut to crack ( কঠিন সমস্যা ) The problem of adult education is really a hard nut to crack.
  • Man of straw ( অপদার্থ লোক ) We do not care a fig for a man of straw like him.
  • In vain ( বৃথা ) All his attempts were in vain.
  • hold your horses ( সবুর করা ; ধৈর্য ধরা ) Hold your horses in trouble, you will get your reward.
  • Make both ends meet ( আয়ব্যয় মেলানো ) I cannot make both ends meet with my small income.
  • Wild goose chase ( পন্ডশ্রম ) Do not waste time in wild goose chase.