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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Vexed with ( বিরক্ত (ব্যক্তি) ) He is vexed with me at my conduct.
  • Inferior to ( নিকৃষ্ট ; হীন ) He is inferior to his neighbour.
  • Wanting in ( বিহীন ) He is wanting in common sense.
  • Abide by ( মেনে চলা ) One should abide by the rules
  • Distinguish between ( প্রভেদ করা ) Distinguish between a phrase and a clause.
  • Indebted to ( ঋণী ; কৃতজ্ঞ ) I am indebted to him for this help.

Idioms:

  • Burning question ( তীব্র বিতর্কের বিষয় ) The problem of the dowry system is the burning question of the day.
  • Out of date ( অপ্রচলিত ) This fashion is now out of date.
  • Maiden speech ( প্রথম বক্তৃতা ) His maiden speech fell flat on the audience.
  • In black and white ( লিখিতভাবে ) Put down the statement in black and white.
  • Household word ( সকলের পরিচিত নাম ) Mother Teresa's name has now become a household word.
  • Take to heart ( মর্মাহত হওয়া ) He took his remark to heart.