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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Control over ( নিয়ন্ত্রণ ) He has no control over his brother.
  • Certain of ( নিশ্চিত ) He is now certain of his ground.
  • Inferior to ( নিকৃষ্ট ; হীন ) He is inferior to his neighbour.
  • Prior to ( পূর্বে ) Prior to that, he was in a wretched condition.
  • Quick at ( চটপটে ) He is quick at figures.
  • Lack of ( অভাব ) I have no lack of friends.

Idioms:

  • be on ones back ( একেবারে কুপোকাত )
  • Household word ( সকলের পরিচিত নাম ) Mother Teresa's name has now become a household word.
  • At home ( দক্ষ ) He is at home in mathematics.
  • In black and white ( লিখিতভাবে ) Put down the statement in black and white.
  • know from a bare hint ( এক আঁচরেই বোঝা )
  • As usual ( যথারীতি ) He is late as usual.