SYNONYM in a tight corner.
EXAMPLE The tiger was at bay in the bush.
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Appropriate Preposition:
- Officiate in ( পরিবর্তে কাজ করা (পদ) ) He officiated for me in that post.
- Overcome with ( দমন করা ) He was overcome with fatigue.
- Warn of ( সতর্ক করা ) He warned me of the danger.
- Worthy of ( যোগ্য ) He is worthy of our praise.
- Conscious of ( সচেতন ) He is conscious of his weakness.
- Late in ( দেরি ) Why are you so late in coming?
Idioms:
- In cold blood ( ঠান্ডা মাথায় ) They committed this murder in cold blood.
- Big gun ( নেতৃস্থানীয় ব্যক্তি ) He is a big gun of our locality.
- a rotten apple ( কোনো একটা দলের সব ভালোর মধ্যে খারাপ বা মন্দটা ) In any group of average citizens there are bound to be a few rotten apples.
- host in himself ( একাই একশ )
- clever hit ( কথার মতন কথা )
- By all means ( সবর্প্রকার ) Try to do it by all means.