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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Responsible for ( দায়ী (কোন কার্জ) ) He is responsible to the committee for his action.
  • Vain of ( অহঙ্কারী ) She is vain of her beauty.
  • Acquit of ( খালাস দেওয়া ) High court acquit him of the charge.
  • Look for ( খোঁজা ) I am looking for a good job.
  • Retire from ( অবসর লওয়া ) He retired from service on a pension.
  • Obstacle to ( বাধা ) Poverty is often obstacle to higher studies.

Idioms:

  • pound of flesh ( এক চুল এদিক ওদিক নয় )
  • Take to heart ( মর্মাহত হওয়া ) He took his remark to heart.
  • Bring to book ( শাস্তি দেওয়া ) He should be brought to book for his misconduct.
  • From hand to mouth ( দিন আনে দিন খায় ) The poor man lives form hand to mouth.
  • In time ( ঠিক সময়ে ) He reached the station in time.
  • blue blood ( অভিজাত বংশের রক্ত বহনকারী )