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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Remind of ( মনে করিয়ে দেওয়া (কোনকিছু) ) I reminded him of his promise.
  • Obstacle to ( বাধা ) Poverty is often obstacle to higher studies.
  • Quarrel with ( কলহ করা (ব্যক্তি) ) They quarreled with one another for the property.
  • Lament for ( বিলাপ করা ) She lamented for her child.
  • Wish for ( আকাঙ্খা করা ) I do not wish for name and fame.
  • Zeal for ( প্রবল উৎসাহ ) He has a zeal for social work.

Idioms:

  • In the mean time ( ইতিমধ্যে ) Lila will come here to-night. In the mean time you should get her room ready.
  • To and fro ( এদিন-ওদিক ) Being unable to make up his mind the man is walking to and fro.
  • Turn down ( প্রত্যাখান করা ) He turned down my proposal.
  • Heart and soul ( সর্বান্তঃকরণে ) Try heard and soul and you will succeed.
  • be on ones back ( একেবারে কুপোকাত )
  • In one's teens ( তের থেকে উনিশ বছর বয়সের মধ্যে ) She is yet in her teens.