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Accurate English Section 02 Preposition 200

train by train †Uª‡bi gva¨‡g I like travelling by train.

transform from or into sth iƒcvšÍwiZ Kiv The photochemical reactions transform the
translate Abey v` Kiv light into electrical impulses.
from sth My work involves translating from German.
treat into sth wPwKrmv Kiv Her books have been translated into 24
trial wePvi n‡”Q Ggb languages.
sb for sth
sb/sth with sth The doctor treated her for sunstroke.
on trial The condition is usually treated with drugs.
We had the machine on trial for a week.

tribute to sb kª×v, kª×vÄwj At her funeral her oldest friend paid tribute to
trouble in trouble mgm¨vMÖ¯Í her life and work.
If I don't get this finished in time, I'll be in trouble.

trouble with sb/sth mgm¨v We've never had much trouble with vandals
turn away Ab¨w`‡K hvIqv around here.
turn into cwieZ©b Kiv They had nowhere to stay so I couldn't turn
them away.
Our dream holiday turned into a nightmare.

turn on sb KvD‡K nVvr K‡i Avµgb The dogs suddenly turned on each other.
Kiv

type of sth ai‡Yi Bungalows are a type of house.

unaccustomed to sth/to doing sth Abf¨¯Í I am unaccustomed to being told what to do.

unacquainted with sb / sth AcwiwPZ The visitors were unacquainted with local
AwbwðZ customs
uncertain of, about sth aviYv ¯úó bq I'm still uncertain of my feelings for him.
They're both uncertain about what to do.
unclear about sth
I'm unclear about what you want me to do.

uncommitted to sb / sth A½xKvive× bq Some workers remain uncommitted to the
DwØMœ bq project.
unconcerned with sb /sth mshy³ bq Young people are often unconcerned with
m‡PZb bq political issues.
unconnected with / to sth wm×všÍnxb My resignation was totally unconnected with
recent events.
unconscious of sb /sth She is unconscious of the effect she has on
people.
undecided about sb/sth I'm still undecided (about) who to vote for.

unequal in sth Amgvb The sleeves are unequal in length.

unequal to sth Amg_©¨ She felt unequal to the task.

unfamiliar with sth AcwiwPZ This is an introductory course for students
unhappy about/at/with sth ALywk who are unfamiliar with computers.
They were unhappy with their accommodation.

unique to sb / sth Abb¨ The koala is unique to Australia.

unrelated to Am¤úK©h³y In my free time I like to do things that are
unrelated to my work.

[GLv‡b sb = Somebody (e¨w³), sth = Something (e¯‘) †evSv‡bv n‡q‡Q|]

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unsuitable for sb / sth Abychy³ They considered him quite unsuitable for their
daughter.
unsure of / about sth
unworthy of sth AwbwðZ There were a lot of things I was unsure about.

upset about sth A‡hvM¨ He considered himself unworthy of the
urge on / upon sth honour they had bestowed on him.

vacancy for sb / sth IjU-cvjU Kiv There's no point getting upset about it.
vacation on vacation
variety of cxovcxwo Kiv He urged a tax increase upon congress as a
way of damping down consumer spending.
victory against/over sb/sth
visible to k~b¨Zv There's a vacancy for head chef.
vision of
Qwy U They're on vacation in Hawaii right now.
vital to / for sth
ˆewPΨ There are hundreds of different varieties of
voice in sth weRq apple.
the team's 3–2 victory against Poland
volunteer for / as sth
`k„ ¨gvb Most stars are not visible to the naked eye.
vote for sth
`w„ ó, `k©b, `„wófw½ The word conjures up visions of home and
vote against sth ¸iZy ¡c~Y©, †K›`ª¯’vbxq family.

vouch for sb / sth Good financial accounts are vital to the
vulnerable to sb / sth success of any enterprise.

war against/on sb/sth gZ cÖKv‡ki AwaKvi Employees should have a voice in the
decision-making process.
watch sth for sth
weakness for sb / sth †¯^”Qv‡meK nIqv Several staff members volunteered for early
wonder about sth retirement.

work at c‡¶ †fvU †`Iqv There were 21 votes for and 17 against the
motion, with 2 abstentions.
worry about
yell at sb / sth †fvU †`qv There were 21 votes for and 17 against the
zest for motion, with 2 abstentions.

wbðqZv †`qv I can vouch for her ability to work hard.

Øviv mn‡R cÖfvweZ/ Old people are particularly vulnerable to the flu.
¶wZMÖ¯Í nq

hy× It was the year Britain declared war on

Germany.

cvnviv †`qv He watched for signs of activity in the house.

Gi cÖwZ Avmw³, `ye©jZv He has a weakness for chocolate.

Rvbvi AvMÖn cÖKvk We were wondering about next April for the

wedding.

g‡bv‡hvM w`‡q †Kv‡bv Learning to play the piano isn't easy. You

KvR Kiv have to work at it.

DwØMœ nIqv Don't worry about me. I'll be all right.

wPrKvi Kiv He yelled at the other driver.

Abiy vM She has no zest for music.

[GLv‡b sb = Somebody (e¨w³), sth = Something (e¯‘) †evSv‡bv n‡q‡Q|]

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Part 03– Previous Years’ Questions

Dhaka University Previous Questions 12. Javed was acquitted ___ the charge of theft.

1. The Bullet Train travels  200 miles an hour. [DU C Unit 17-18]

[DU C Unit 19-20] A. on B. from C. of D. about C

A. for B. in C. at D. off C Sol: ‘Acquit of’ = Lvjvm †`Iqv|

Sol: wbw`©ó MwZ‡Z ågY Kiv eySv‡Z Travel Gi mv‡_ at nq| 13. Can you tell the difference ___ butter and margarine?

2. Monir is sitting  the desk  front of the A. over B. with C. between D. in C

door. [DU A Unit 19-20] Sol: `yBUvi g‡a¨ cv_©K¨ †evSv‡Z Between e¨eüZ nq|

A. at, in B. in, on C. on, on D. at, at A 14. Did you watch the cricket game  TV last

Sol: ‡Kv‡bv particular location- G emvi †ÿ‡Î sit at night? [DU D Unit 18-19]
nq; Ges ‘in front of’ GKwU phrase.
A. in B. of C. to D. on D

3. There is a liberation sculpture  Arts building Sol: wUwf‡Z †`Lv A‡_© watch on e¨eüZ nq|

of the university of Dhaka. [DU B Unit 19-20] 15. The shops here are open  9 am to 7 pm.

A. before B. in front of [DU D Unit 18-19]

C. beside D. at the back B A. from B. for C. on D. at A

Sol: Liberation Sculpture wU Arts building Gi Sol: ïiæ nIqv A_© eSy v‡Z from e¨eüZ nq|

mvg‡b Aew¯Z’ | ZvB ‘in front of’ n‡e| 16. The police tried to blame the accident  the

4. Tina is renowned ___ her oratory. [DU D Unit 19-20] poor rickshaw puller. [DU D Unit 17-18]

A. with B. of C. in D. for D A. for B. to C. over D. on D

Sol: ‡Kv‡bv Kv‡Ri Rb¨ ev ¸‡Yi Rb¨ weL¨vZ eySv‡Z Avgiv Sol: Blame ‘sb/sth for sth’, Blame on sb/sth. ZvB

‘renowned for’ e¨envi Kwi| GLv‡b On n‡e|

5. He was not conversant __ the plan. [DUDUnit19-20]
C 17. Left  himself, he would be able to complete
A. of B. to C. with D. in the work in less than a month. [DU D Unit 17-18]

Sol: ‡Kv‡bv wKQzi mv‡_ familiar eySv‡Z conversant Gi A. with B. on C. by D. to C

mv‡_ with nq| Sol: By + Reflexive Pronoun ‘alone’ Gi A_© †`q|

6. My best friend Mazhar is named  his ZvB[DGULCv‡bUnhit i1m8-1s9e] lf-Gi Av‡M by n‡e|
great- grandfather

A. after B. to C. about D. from A 18. We often go for fishing _____ the river. [DU C Unit 16-17]

Sol: name after gv‡b Kv‡iv bv‡g bvgKiY Kiv| A. on B. in C. inside

7. The committee has arrived  a decision. D. around E. of B

[DU C Unit 18-19] Sol: ‡Kv‡bv wbw`©ó ¯’v‡b eSy v‡Z H ¯’v‡bi c~‡e© preposition

A. at B. on C. in D. to A wn‡m‡e in e¨eüZ nq|

Sol: arrive at gv‡b ‡Kv_vI ev †Kv‡bv wm×v‡šÍ †cŠu Qv‡bv| 19. Cyber attacks are much easier to carry out

8. Economists divide resources  four categories than to defend _____. [DU C Unit 16-17]

[DU C Unit 18-19] A. against B. about C. after

A. on B. into C. for D. with B D. at E. down A

Sol: Divide into gv‡b fvM Kiv| 20. I am writting this easy _____ blue ink. [DU C Unit 16-17]

9. I think he is familiar this subject.[DU C Unit 18-19] A. in B. with C. by

A. to B. for C. of D. with D D. from E. on A

Sol: Familiar with gv‡b cwiwPZ| Sol: evK¨wUi A_© n‡jv- ÔAvwg bxj Kvwj‡Z GB iPbvwU

10. When she parted ___ her parents, her eyes wjLw[QD|UÕCbUxjnitK17v-w1j8‡]Z †evSv‡Z blue ink (bxj Kvwj) Gi c~‡e©
were full of tears. preposition wn‡m‡e in e¨eüZ nq|

A. from B. to C. of D. off A

Sol: ‘Part from sth’ wew”Qbœ nIqv| 21. London lies ___ the Thames. [DU D Unit 16-17]

11. The new government took ___ last year. [DU C Unit 17-18] A. over B. on C. under D. at B

A. over B. after C. upon D. out A Sol: evK¨wUi A_©- ÔjÛb Thames Gi Zx‡i/Dci

Sol: take over = MÖnY Kiv | Aew¯’Z|Õ D‡jøL¨ Thames GKwU b`xi bvg|

[GLv‡b sb = Somebody (e¨w³), sth = Something (e¯‘) †evSv‡bv n‡q‡Q|]

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22. My father was angry ___ me. [DU D Unit 16-17] 30. We were __ friends in that strange country.

A. on B. at C. of D. with D [DU, C 15-16]

Sol: evK¨wUi A_©- ÔAvgvi evev Avgvi mv‡_ ivMvwš^Z|Õ a. among b. upon c. looking

angry with somebody- Kv‡iv mv‡_ ivM Kiv| d. between e. into B

23. I could not figure ___ what the teacher was Soln evK¨wUi A_© n‡jv- ÒH A™¢zZ †`‡kI Avgiv e܇z `i gv‡SB wQjvgÓ

talking ___. [DU D Unit 16-17] A‡b‡Ki gv‡S †evSv‡Z preposition wn‡m‡e among e¨eüZ nq|

A. into, on B. by, on 31. It is difficult to sympathize  an unfortunate

C. out, about D. on, about C man. [DU, B-Unit 2018-19]

Sol: evK¨wUi A_©- ÔwkÿK hv wb‡q K_v ejwQ‡jb Avwg Zv eSy ‡Z A. for B. with C. by D. at B

cviwQjvg bv|Õ figure out- ‡Kv‡bv wKQz eyS‡Z cviv| †Kv‡bv welq Sol: Sympathize with gv‡b Kv‡iv Rb¨ mnvbyfw~ Z cÖKvk Kiv|

m¤^‡Ü A‡_© preposition wn‡m‡e about e¨eüZ nq| 32. She was sliding  depression. [DU, B-Unit 2018-19]

24. A day on mars  slightly  than a day on earth. A. into B. of C. on D. at A

[DU B Unit 16-17] Sol: Slide into gv‡b cwZZ nIqv|

A. are, long B. can be as longer 33. We must discourage people ___ throwing

C. was, long D. is, longer D trash in public places. [DU, B-Unit 2015-16]

Sol: c‡Ö kœ than _vKvq comparative degree e¨eüZ a. for b. from c. into d. into B

n‡e| option B mwVK bq KviY, GKB mv‡_ comparative 34. ___ Pohela Boishakh, there is a festive mood

degree I as e¨eüZ nq bv| all ___ the country. [DU, B-Unit 2015-16]

25. There’s paper  the floor. Please put it  the A. at, over B. in across

wastebasket. [DU B Unit 16-17] C. since, across D. on, over D

A. at, into B. on, at C. on, in D. over, at C Soln w`‡bi c~‡e© preposition wn‡m‡e `on' e¨eüZ nq| mwVK

Sol: ‡Kv‡bv wKQzi Dc‡i Ae¯’vb †evSv‡Z preposition expression n‡”Q Ôall over the country' hvi A_© mviv †`k e¨vcx|

wn‡m‡e on Ges ‡fZ‡i †evSv‡Z in e¨eüZ nq| 35. he felt bad __ no reason at all. [DU, D-Unit 2015-16]

26. She had faith in and hopes for the future. a. of b. on c. in d. for D

[DU, C -Unit 2015-16] Soln : evK¨wUi A_© n‡jv- Ô‡m †Kvb KviY QvovB Lvivc †eva

A. She had faith and hopes for the future KiwQj| †Kvb KviY QvovB Gi mwVK Bs‡iwR-expression

B. She had faith and hopes in the future n‡jv for no reason/ for nothing.

C. She had faith and hopes in future

D. She had daith for and hopes in future A 36. The train to Rajshahi departed ___ the platform.

Soln faith Gi c‡i Appropriate preposition wn‡m‡e in [DU, D-Unit 2015-16]

Ges hope Gi c‡i Appropriate preposition wn‡m‡e A. from B. at C. with D. on A

for e¨eüZ nq| faith Gi A_© †Kvb wKQ‡z Z wek¦vm; hope Soln : 'depart' Gi ci appropriate preposition wn‡m‡e from

for A_© †Kvb wKQz wb‡q Avkv| e¨eüZ nq| depart from A_© †Kvb ¯’vb †_‡K †Q‡o hvIqv|

27. He live  his sister's money. [DU, C -Unit 2015-16] 37. There is still no way to whole escape ___

a. with b. for c. from the effects on the layers of gases

enveloping the earth. [DU, A-Unit 2014-15]

d. on e. of D A. in B. of C. from D. at C

Soln ‡Kvb wKQiz Dci wbf©i K‡i †eu‡P _vKv A‡_© live- Gi 38. The 32,000-word novel ‘The Time Machine’  H.G.

ci Appropriate preposition wn‡m‡e on e¨eüZ nq| Wells, popularized time travel. [DU, A-Unit 2014-15]

28. We were surprised __ his failure. [DU, C -Unit 2015-16] A. into B. of C. by D. in C

a. for b. at c. about 39. Because of discrimination___women, she

d. of e. on B was required to work as a nurse rather than a

Soln : surprise Gi ci Appropriate preposition wn‡m‡e doctor. [DU, A-Unit 2014-15]

at e¨eüZ n‡q| surprised at A_© †Kvb wKQz‡Z wew¯§Z nIqv| A. for B. of C. against D. with C

29. He died __ illness. [DU,C -Unit2015-16] 40. In some countries much of the natural environment

a. of b. on c. by has been transformed __ farmland __ a subsequent

d. with e. in A loss of species richness. [DU, A-Unit 2014-15]

Soln Amy¯’Zv wKsev †iv‡M gviv hvIqv †evSv‡Z die Gi ci A. out of, along with B. into, with

appropriate preposition wn‡m‡e of/from e¨eüZ nq| C. into, as a result of D. away from, resulting from C

[GLv‡b sb = Somebody (e¨w³), sth = Something (e¯‘) †evSv‡bv n‡q‡Q|]

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41. ___ the importance of zoos as tourist BCS Previous Questions

attracions, until recently there has been little 1. As she was talking, be suddenly broke,

research to investigate the nature, attitudes saying. That’s a lie!’ [40th BCS]
and motivations of zoo visitors. [DU, A-Unit 2014-15]
A. off B. in C. Down D. Into B

A. Despite B. Although C. In spite D. Given A 2. You may go for a walk if you feel  it. [40th BCS]

42. ___ his convincing argument, the project A. about B. on C. like D. for C

was not approved. [DU, B-Unit 2014-15] 3. ‘There was a small reception following the

A. Although B. However wedding’.The word ‘following’ in the

C. Despite D. Inspite C sentence above is a/an [39th BCS]

43. She was blessed _______ a son. [DU, C-Unit 2014-15] A. preposition B. adjective

A. by B. for C. in C. adverb D. noun A

D. with E. of D Sol: Sentence wU‡Z small reception-Gi mv‡_ the

44. Let’s discuss _______ the ways of improving wedding (weevn Abyôv‡bi m¤úK© ˆZwi‡Z/‡evSv‡Z gvSLv‡b

the basic skills of English. [DU, D-Unit 2014-15] Following kãwU e¨eüZ n‡q‡Q| ZvB following GLv‡b

A. about B. on

C. no preposition needed D. of C preposition iƒ‡c KvR K‡i‡Q| Preposition mg~n noun

45. The name ‘Schengen’ originates ____ a small ev pronoun-G c~‡e© e‡m Sentence-Gi Ab¨vb¨ c‡`i

town ____ Luxemburg, situated near the mv‡_ Zv‡`i m¤úK© wb‡`©k K‡i|

French and German borders. [DU, A-Unit 2013-14] 4. ‘Among’ is a preposition that is used when

A. from, in B. in, in people are involved. [38th BCS]

C. in, away from D. at, near A A. two B. more than two

46. We did our boat in the bushes and set ____a C. two or more than two D. four only B

camp ____ the river. [DU, A-Unit 2013-14] Sol: ‘Among’ Preposition wU e¨eüZ nq hLb †Kv‡bv

A. by, in B. on, at wKQz‡Z `Õy ‡qi AwaK e¨w³ cÖvYx ev e¯‘ RwoZ _v‡K| mZy ivs

C. up, by D. down, over C kb~ ¨¯’v‡b More than two em‡e|

47. She went _____ the big gate ____ the prison 5. Choose the appropriate prepositions in the

____ the road. [DU, B-Unit 2013-14] blank of the following sentence:
The family doesn’t feel ___ going outing this
A. through, of, onto B. into, by, to

C. across, inside, over D. by, to, on A season. [37th BCS]

48. He was happy to be _______ friends. [DU, C-Unit 2013-14] A. in B. on C. like D. of C

A. among B. betweenC. middle of 6. Credit Tk. 5000 ___ my account. [36th BCS]

D. along E. into A A. in B. with C. against D. to D

49. Do you know the solution ____ the economic 7. Professor Razzak was a scholar ___ refute.

crisis? [DU, C-Unit 2013-14] (Fill in the gap) [36th BCS]

A. at B. for C. on A. in B. of C. after D. by B

D. to E. about D 8. John Smith is good ___ Mathematics. (Fill in

50. A dolphin _______ a porpoise in that it has a the gap) [36th BCS]

longer nose. [DU, C-Unit 2013-14] A. at B. in C. of D. after A

A. different B. differs C. different from 9. I have been living in Dhaka ___ 2000. [36th BCS]

D. differs from E. differs than D

51. Please leave your key ___ the reception. A. since B. from C. after D. till A

[DU, D-Unit 2013-14] 10. He insisted ___ there. (Fill in the gap) [36th BCS]

A. in B. on C. at D. with C A. on my going B. is to go

52. The groom arrived at the community centre C. over going D. to go A

exactly _______ time. [DU,A-Unit 2012-13] 11. appropriate preposition for the following

A. in B. for C. by D. on D sentence: Noureen will discuss the issue

53. ___ the rain, the cricket match was not with Nasir ____ phone. [33th BCS]

cancelled. [DU,B-Unit 2012-13] A. in B. over C. by D. on B

A. Due to B. Although 12. Some writers sink ____ oblivion in course of time. [33th BCS]

C. Despite of D. In spite of D A. on B. from C. under D. into D

[GLv‡b sb = Somebody (e¨w³), sth = Something (e¯‘) †evSv‡bv n‡q‡Q|]

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13. He was always arguing with his brother [33th BCS] 27. I should appreciate it if you could complete

B. His failure resulted for lack of attention this work ____ Thursday. [26th BCS]

C. When will you write to him about your plan A. till B. until C. upto D. by D

D. Who was the boy were all laughing at? A 28. He divided the money ____ the two children. [26th BCS]

14. Wordsworth introduced the readers ____ a A. Over B. In between

new kind of poetry. [31th BCS] C. Among D. Between D

A. with B. at C. to D. by C 29. He has been ill ____ Friday last. [26th+11th BCS]

15. One of the four sentences given in each question A. From B. On C. In D. Since D

is grammatically wrong. That alternative is your 30. I finally killed the fly ____ a rolled up

answer: [30th BCS] newspaper. [25th BCS]

A. Neither you nor I am in a sound position A. by B. with C. through D. from B

B. Laziness is determental for success 31. The man died ____ overeating. [25th BCS]

C. He begged the favour of my granting him leave A. by B. of C. for D. from D

D. Your action is not in conformity with the law B 32. What are you so angry ____? [25th BCS]

16. Your conduct admits ____ no excuse. [29th BCS] A. about B. at C. with D. for D

A. to B. for C. of D. at C 33. The children were entrusted ____ the care of

17. Rizvi requested Rini ____ telephone to attend their uncle. [24th BCS]

the meeting. [28th BCS] A. with B. for C. to D. at C

A. over B. throughC. with D. by A 34. He parted ____ his friends in tears. [24th BCS]

18. Many prefer donating money ____ distributing A. with B. from C. against D. beside B

clothes. [28th BCS] 35. I decided to go ____ with my friend as I

A. than B. but C. to D. without C needed some exercise. [24th BCS]

19. Hulia has been ill ____ three months. [28th BCS] A. to a walk B. for a walk

A. since B. about C. in D. for D C. for a walking D. walk B

20. There is no alternative ____ training. [28th BCS] 36. My friend always goes home ____ foot. [24th BCS]

A. to B. for C. them D. of A A. by B. with C. on a D. on D

21. Which of the following sentences is the 37. We need two hundred dollars ____ this to

correct one? [27th BCS] pay for everything. [24th BCS]

A. Paper is made of wood A. as well B. also C. beside D. besides D

B. Paper is made from wood 38. My wife reminded me ____. [24th BCS]

C. Paper is made by wood A. of my appointment B. to go my appointment

D. Paper is made on wood B C. to my appointment D. my appointment A
39. I don’t think you will have any difficulty ____
22. What will be the correct preposition to
a driving license. [24th BCS]
complete the sentence? ‘I am not good ____
A. to get B. in getting
translation.’
[27th BCS] C. for getting D. get B

A. in B. about C. with D. at D 40. The ministers arrived__a decision last night. [24th BCS]

23. ‘Hurry up! We have to go ___ five minutes.’[26th BCS] A. to B. at C. on D. by B

A. in B. on C. by D. for A 41. The government gave ____ the demands of

24. Choose the correct sentence. [26th BCS] the people. [24th BCS]

A. The train is running in time A. in to B. in C. to D. over to A

B. The train is running on time 42. The Second World War broke ____ in

C. The train is running with time September, 1939. [24th BCS]

D. The train is running to time B A. through B. away C. out D. in C

25. My brother has no interest ____ music. [26th BCS] 43. Identify the correct sentence- [23th BCS]

A. for B. in C. with D. at B A. She had faith in and hopes for the future

26. He is devoid ____ commonsense. [26th BCS] B. She had faith and hopes for the future

A. of B. from C. She had faith and hopes in the future

C. introduction D. at A D. She had faith and hopes in future A

[GLv‡b sb = Somebody (e¨w³), sth = Something (e¯‘) †evSv‡bv n‡q‡Q|]

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44. The captain left the boat, because it- [23th BCS] 58. We have recently entered ____ an agreement

A. turned down B. turned up with the Inland Co-operative Society. –Which

C. turned bottom D. turned over D of the following best fits in the blank space?

45. Choose the right preposition for the sentence: [13th BCS]

She argued ____ me about the marriage. [23th BCS] A. no preposition B. upon

A. with B. for C. to D. from A C. in D. into D

46. I count ____ your help. [23th BCS] 59. ‘What is the time__your watch?’ [12th BCS]

A. after B. upon C. for D. with B A. by B. in C. at D. with A

47. Government has been entrusted ____ elected 60. Fill in the blank ‘He has assured me ___

politicians. [22th BCS] safety’ [11th BCS]

A. with B. for C. to D. at C A. with B. at C. for D. of D

48. He has paid the penalty ____ his crimes ____ 61. What will be the correct proposition to complete

five years in prison. [22th BCS] the sentence? ‘I am not bad ____ tennis.’ [13th BCS]

A. for, with B. at, by C. about, at D. after, in A A. in B. at C. about D. with B

49. In spite of my requests, he did not- [22th BCS] 62. Which is the correct sentence? [35th BCS]

A. give in B. fall in C. get off D. give forth A a. He insisted on seeing her

50. He fantasized ____ winning the lottery. [21th BCS] b. He insisted for seeing her

A. with B. from C. after D. about D c. He insisted in seeing her

51. The tree has been blown___by the strong d. He insisted to be seeing her A

wind. [21th BCS] Other Universities & Competitive Exam’s

A. away B. up C. off D. out A Previous Questions

52. The intelluctual can no longer be said to live 1. The government will offer cash incentives on

____ the margins of society. [20th BCS] exports  non bewildering items to

A. against B. beyond C. inside D. before B eencourage export diversification.

53. Almost everyone fails ____ on the first try. [MBA (IBA), December 2015]

[18th BCS] A. with B. of C. for

A. in passing his driver’s test D. by E. from C

B. to his driver’s test 2. If you look  the sky  a clear night, it is

C. to have passed his driver’s test possibleto see thousands of stars. [MBA (IBA), July 2015]
C
D. passing his driver’s test A. at; on B. on; at C. up; in

54. Are you doing anything special__the D.up; at E. in; on C

weekend? [15th BCS]
D 3. while  holiday, they vactioned  Malaysia.
A. in B. for C. on D. at [MBA (IBA), Agust 2011]

55. Trying unitedly we were able to have our A. in, on B. on, in C. at, on

project approved against strong oppositions. D. in, at E. on, at B
–Which of the following says nearly the same
[14th BCS] 4. Fearing a complete sell-out, we went to the
as ‘against’ above? movie theatre so early that we found none 

A. in the wake of B. in the guise of D the ticket counter. [BBA (IBA), 25th batch]
C. in the plea of D. in the teeth of

56. The walls of our house have been painted A. on B. under C. at

____ green. Which is the correct preposition D. next to E. near A

in the blank above? [14th BCS] 5. He passed himself ____ as a rich and noble

A. no preposition B. by C. in D. with A fellow. [BBA (IBA), 23th batch]

57. Now-a-days many villages are lit ___ A. out B. away C. for

electricity. –Which is the correct preposition D. by E. off E

in the above blank? [14th BCS] Sol: To “pass oneself off” gv‡b n‡”Q “to pretend

A. with B. by C. from D. on B something different from what it really is”

[GLv‡b sb = Somebody (e¨w³), sth = Something (e¯‘) †evSv‡bv n‡q‡Q|]

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6. Your office is so close _____ my house, why 19. Can you put me__for the weekend? [JU, E-Unit 2014-15]

don’t you drop ____ sometime? [BBA (IBA), 23th batch] A. in B. up C. away D. down B

A. by; to B. to; by C. from; by 20. The group aims at keeping the party ____. [JU, E-Unit 2014-15]

D. from; at E. from; in B A. Over B. Down C. On D. Out C

Sol: Close–Gi ci to nq; drop by–Gi gv‡b n‡jv- 21. John asked Nicolas for help, but it turned out

nVvr †`Lv Ki‡Z Avmv| that he was even worse ____ math than him.

7. The smaller animals can easily leap ____ tree [JU, E-Unit 2014-15]

to tree. [JnU, B-Unit 2014-15] A. at B. in C. about D. of A

A. from B. in C. on D. onto A 22. Can you put your arm ____ the window and

8. At the age of seventeen, Rabindranath Tagore open the door? [JU, G-Unit 2014-15]
arrived ____ London ____ 1878. [JnU, C-Unit 2014-15]
A. into B. in C. through D. to C

A. at, at B. to on C. at, in D. in, in D 23. She had to pay an excess of one hundred

taka ____ the regular fare. [RU, B-Unit 2014-15]

9. We walked ___ the end of the road. [JnU, C-Unit 2014-15] A. with B. about C. over D. for D

A. to B. in C. on D. at A 24. The court ordered that the entire correspondence

10. When they have been frightened, as, for ____ the deal should be produced. [RU, B-Unit 2014-15]

example, by an electrical storm, dairy cows A. of B. from C. about D. towards A

may refuse giving milk. [JnU, C-Unit 2014-15] 25. The excitement is difficult to describe ____

A. have been B. frightened the people who were not present. [RU,B-Unit2014-15]

C. by D. giving D A. into B. to C. for D. about B

11. Peter and Tome play tennis every afternoon 26. The report says that the student’s appeal

with Mary and me. [JnU, C-Unit 2014-15] was heard ____ the High Court. [RU, B-Unit 2014-15]

A. play B. tennis A. at B. by C. for D. with B

C. afternoon D. Mary and me C 27. The manner ____ which this transfer was

12. Which underlined part of the sentence below effected was unique. [RU, B-Unit 2014-15]

is incorrect? A. in B. with C. about D. for A

Fiber is important element in nutrition and it 28. The man lapsed___past memories.[RU, B-Unit 2014-15]

aids in protecting the digestive tract as well. A. in B. with C. about D. for C

[JnU, C-Unit 2014-15] 29. The man jumped__the wall into the garden.[RU,B-Unit 14-15]

A. is important B. in A. against B. in C. on D. over D

C. in protecting D. tract B 30. Mr. Haque’s strange taste ____ cloths makes

13. Choose the appropriate preposition, ‘We sprinkle him freaky. [RU, D-Unit 2014-15]

parsley ____ the tomatoes.’ [JnU, C-Unit 2014-15] A. for B. over C. by D. about A

A. at B. in C. on D. of C 31. The people grew impatient ____ the burden

14. I will take leave ____ him. [JnU, C-Unit 2014-15] of heavy taxation. [RU, D-Unit 2014-15]

A. for B. with C. of D. to C A. at B. below C. for D. under A

15. The writer was popular__young readers. 32. We should not get upset ____ things that are

[JnU,E-Unit 2014-15] beyond our control. [RU, D-Unit 2014-15]

A. with B. for C. at D. of A A. for B. over C. by D. about D

16. We want to start the meeting ____, so please 33. There is no alternatives___training.[RU, E- 2014-15]

don’t be late. [JnU, E-Unit 2014-15] A. to B. for C. of D. into A

A. on time B. in time C. at time D. up time A 34. He ran ____ debt. [RU, E-Unit 2014-15]

17. Thanks ____ his timely rescue, the child A. on B. into C. after D. for B

escaped death. [JnU, E-Unit 2014-15] 35. His brother is noted___his honesty. [RU, E- 2014-15]

A. by B. for C. to D. with B A. to B. from C. for D. at C

18. Mr. X was walking ____ a wood ____ a rainy 36. The walls of the house have been painted

day. [JU, E-Unit 2014-15] ____ green. Fill in the gap with correct

A. to --- of B. through --- on preposition. [RU, F-Unit 2014-15]

C. of --- through D. by --- in B A. by B. no preposition C. at D. with B

[GLv‡b sb = Somebody (e¨w³), sth = Something (e¯‘) †evSv‡bv n‡q‡Q|]

Accurate English Section 02 Preposition 208

37. Do you think your parents will consent ____ 53. Fill in with the appropriate preposition: The

your going on the outing? [CU, B-Unit 2014-15] passerby is tired __ the long walk. [BU,A-Unit2014-15]

A. to B. on C. for D. with A A. of B. with C. for

38. I don’t have any prejudice ____ poetry.[CU,B-Unit2014-15] D. by E. in A

A. for B. in C. against D. from C 54. I’ve been always interested in photography

39. Fill in the blank using appropriate preposition: ____ my school days. [BU, A-Unit 2014-15]
Your sister is good ____ cooking. [CU, B-Unit 2014-15] A. from B. since C. in
D. at B

A. for B. about C. to D. at D 55. Scientists announced this week this

40. I’ll talk to you ____ telephone. [CU, B-Unit 2014-15] discovery ____ a new organism. [BU, A-Unit 2014-15]

A. across B. within C. over D. by C A. about B. around C. of D. for C

41. I am not ____ with you. [CU, B-Unit 2014-15] 56. Since our school was next to our horse, I

A. agree B. at one C. differ D. hardly B used to come here- [BU, A-Unit 2014-15]

42. The master dispensed ____ the services of A. at lunch time B. on lunch time

the servant. [CU, B-Unit 2014-15] C. in lunch time D. since lunch time A

A. of B. with C. off D. for B 57. Why is there so much interest ____ that war?

43. The manager acceded ____ the workers [BU, A-Unit 2014-15]

proposal. [KU, B-Unit 2014-15] A. on B. into C. in D. with C

A. to B. with C. for D. on A 58. The child was easily taken ____ by a cock

44. I count ____ your help. [KU, B-Unit 2014-15] and bull story told by his father. [BU, C-Unit 2014-15]

A. on B. upon C. for D. after A A. in B. up C. for D. after A

59. Muna is ____ the phone right now. [BU,D-Unit2014-15]

45. When we get ready for dinner, I have to take A. in B. on C. at D. by B

my books ____ the table. [KU, B-Unit 2014-15] 60. Paban hurt himself. He fell___his bike. [NU,Arts 14-15]

A. off B. from C. out D. of A A. off B. of C. into D. to A

46. We often go fishing ___ the river bank. [KU,B-Unit2014-15] 61. Students learn better in an environment

A. towards B. inside C. along D. around C which is ____ pressure. [NU, Arts 2014-15]

47. My uncle was afflicted ____ a serious illness. A. full of B. deprived of

[KU, B-Unit 2014-15] C. free from D. regardless of C

A. to B. with C. by D. on B 62. We live close___the city center. [NU,Commerce14-15]

48. A union general is credited ____ invented the A. in B. at C. to D. up C

modern game of baseball in 1839. [KU, E-Unit 2014-15] 63. The pictures moved rapidly ____ the screen.

A. with having B. to have [NU, Commerce 2014-15]

C. as the one who D. to have had A A. in B. on C. over D. by B

49. I strongly object ____ your way of approach 64. Choose the correct preposition: There are

to the problem. [KU, E-Unit 2014-15] fifty passengers ____ the bus. [NU,Commerce2014-15]

A. at B. for C. to D. in C A. in B. inside C. on D. over C

50. Identify the correct use of the verb ‘angry’. 65. We reached the airport___the evening.

[KU,E-Unit 2014-15] [NU,Commerce 14-15]

A. He is angry at me for speaking the truth A. in B. at C. about D. on A

B. He is angry with me for speaking the truth 66. Are you ____ the right track? [NU, Science 2014-15]

C. He is angry about me for speaking the truth A. on B. in C. at D. of A

D. He is angry to me for speaking the truth B 67. Choose the correct preposition: He is

51. Hurry up! We have to go___five minutes. [KU 14-15] reading ____ me. [NU, Science 2014-15]

A. in B. on C. by D. for A A. on B. with C. down D. along B

52. People who are averse ____ hard work 68. Antonym of the word ‘Concord’ is-

generally do not succeed in life. [ShU, A-Unit 2014-15] [Medical & Dental Admission Test]

A. to B. by C. in D. of A A. Harmony B. Thirty C. Conflict D. Scanty C

[GLv‡b sb = Somebody (e¨w³), sth = Something (e¯‘) †evSv‡bv n‡q‡Q|]

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69. Correct English translation of Bengali 84. The prices of essential commodities,

phrase, ÒUvKvq UvKv Av‡bÓ is- [Medical&DentalAdmissionTest] specially rice, groceries, vegetables have

A. Money makes money already gone up ____ the purchasing
B. Money brings money
capacity of the common people. [JU, B-Unit 2013-14]

C. Money beings money A. to B. beyond C. under D. none B

D. Money begets money D 85. Rio carnival was introduced ____ Brazil by Portuguese

in 1641 to celebrate their independence ____ Spanish

70. The Pakistan Govt. must apologize___Bangladeshi domination. [JU, B-Unit 2013-14]

people for their ’71 activities. [JnU, A-Unit 2013-14] A. in. to B. at, of

A. to B. at C. for D. upon A C. into, from D. for, under C

71. My house is adjacent ____ the mosque. 86. Access to the internet is obtained only ____

[JnU, B-Unit 2013-14] subscription. [JU, F-Unit 2013-14]

A. into B. to C. onto D. unto B A. by B. for C. through D. against A

72. Many poor people live ____ the island. 87. ____ Bangladesh, the general movement of

[JnU, B-Unit 2013-14] air is from South to North. [JU, E-Unit 2013-14]

A. across B. on C. in D. at C A. for B. having C. over D. regarding C

73. Select the correct sentence. [JnU, B-Unit 2013-14] 88. She stood  the window and looked  dully

A. Distribute the clothes within the poor people a grey cat walking a grey fence in a grey

B. Distribute the clothes among the poor people backyard. [JU, C-Unit 2013-14]

C. Distribute the clothes between the poor people A. Near, at, to B. out, through, for

C. by, out, at D. at, for, of C

D. Distribute the clothes at the poor people B 89. Choose the correct sentence. [JU, C-Unit 2013-14]

74. Choose the appropriate preposition- Do you know A. Take your shoes off the bed

the solution ____ the problem? [JnU, D-Unit 2013-14] B. Take your shoes off of the bed

A. of B. to C. for D. about B C. Take your shoes off by the bed

75. Fill in the gap with appropriate preposition. She D. Take your shoes off near the bed C

has great fondness ____ children. [JnU, D-Unit 2013-14] 90. The committee had an inquiry  the case.

A. of B. in C. for D. to C [JU, C-Unit 2013-14]

76. The police picked___the thief. [JU, D-Unit 2013-14] A. of B. in C. into D. on C

91. We are accustomed_____hot weather. [JU, C-Unit 2013-14]

A. of B. off C. out D. in B A. to B. with C. in D. by A

77. “I was very surprised ____ that she didn’t 92. Select the correct sentence. [RU, (BUAT) 2013-14]

pass the exam.” [JU, D-Unit 2013-14] A. He is confident to get a scholarship

A. hearing B. to hearing B. He is confident of get a scholarship

C. at hearing D. to hear D C. He is confident to getting a scholarship

78. The winter has set___very late this year. [JU, D-Unit 2013-14] D. He is confident of getting a scholarship D

A. out B. off C. in D. up C 93. She was very irritated __ his behaviour. [RU, (BUAT) 2013-14]

79. He was absorbed ___ deep thought. [JU, D-Unit 2013-14] A. with B. by C. for D. at D

94. Let’s go back___making noodles. [RU, (BUAT) 2013-14]

A. with B. on C. in D. by C A. to B. about C. at D. one A

80. I am fed up ____ this exercise. [JU, A-Unit 2013-14] 95. He persuaded me ___ take the decision. [RU, (BUAT) 2013-14]

A. to do B. with doing A. for B. on C. to D. in C

C. to doing D. for doing B 96. This is a plain departure  the established

81. Never aspire ____ wealth. [JU, A-Unit 2013-14] norm. [RU, (BUAT) 2013-14]

A. for B. after C. in D. to D A. from B. at C. on D. after A

82. He is devoid ____ sense. [JU, A-Unit 2013-14] 97. We are related ____ each other ____ marriage.

A. for B. after C. in D. to D [RU, (BUAT) 2013-14]

A. to, on B. to, by C. at, by D. to, from B

83. Choose the appropriate preposition. Please 98. He was happy ___ his results. [RU, (BUAT) 2013-14]

don’t get mad ____ me. [JU, A-Unit 2013-14] A. to know B. of knowing

A. on B. at C. of D. in B C. for know D. at knowing A

[GLv‡b sb = Somebody (e¨w³), sth = Something (e¯‘) †evSv‡bv n‡q‡Q|]

Accurate English Section 02 Preposition 210

Identify the one that must be changed to make the 113. The applicants are selected ____ admission on the

sentence correct : results ____ a competitive examination. [RU,E-Unit 2013-14]

99. A consumer can file a complaint for a trader for A. for, off B. for, of C. to, of D. for, to B

charging higher prices on goods. [RU,A-Unit 2013-14] 114. Let us hope ____ the best. [RU,E-Unit 2013-14]

A. complaint B. for A. in B. to C. with D. for D

C. charging D. goods B 115. Don’t run ____ shadows. [RU,E-Unit 2013-14]

100. Her talk ____ language and communication was A. after B. beside C. against D. at A

too technical for us to understand. [RU,A-Unit 2013-14] 116. Identify the correct sentence: [RU,F-Unit 2013-14]

A. about B. for C. of D. on D A. He has accused for acid throwing

101. He was not arrested because he was not B. He was accused of acid throwing

subject ____ the same restrictions. [RU,A-Unit 2013-14] C. He was accused to acid throwing

A. to B. for C. at D. of A D. He was accused with acid throwing B

102. They argued that free access ____ 117. She will discuss the issue with the officer __

information is their right. [RU,A-Unit 2013-14] phone. [CU,A-Unit 2013-14]

A. in B. with C. for D. to D A. by B. on C. in

103. He provoked me ___ react ___ it. [RU,A-Unit 2013-14] D. through E. over E

A. for, against B. to, against 118. A number ____ accidents are due ____ rush

C. at, against D. to, about B [CU,A-Unit 2013-14]

104. Computers are very useful ____ creating driving.

different types of graphics. [RU,A-Unit 2013-14] A. of, to B. to, in C. in, in

A. in B. at C. about D. to A D. over, in E. of, at A

105. Find out the correct one from the following 119. Don’t be late, please try to be there ____.

sentences: [RU,A-Unit 2013-14] [CU,D-Unit 2013-14]

A. Credit it with my account A. at time B. in time

B. Credit it with my name C. before time D. on time D

C. Credit it in my account 120. Safety measures of garments factories must

D. Credit it to my account D fully comply  the rules of International

106. There is no alternative ___ training. [RU,A-Unit 2013-14] Labour Organization. [CU,D-Unit 2013-14]

A. to B. for C. than D. of A A. to B. towards

107. I was annoyed ___ him for being late. C. by D. with D

[RU,B-Unit 2013-14] 121. The professor will be here ___. [BU,B-Unit 2013-14]

A. with B. at C. about D. upon A A. at a moment B. by the moment

108. Man is ignorant ____ his fate. [RU,B-Unit 2013-14] C. in momentarily D. in a moment D

A. in B. of C. about D. on B 122. Is there anything ____ sale at the mall this

109. Mita is sensitive ____ weather changes. week? [BU,B-Unit 2013-14]

[RU,B-Unit 2013-14] A. for B. in C. on D. to A

A. for B. at C. about D. to D

110. Money is not the solution ____ every problem. 123. I have got an admission test next week. It is

[RU,B-Unit 2013-14]  10.30  Friday morning. [BU,C-Unit 2013-14]

A. of B. for C. to D. in C A. on, in B. in, at C. at, in D. at, on D

111. He is endowed ____ talents. [RU,B-Unit 2013-14] 124. She said she will be in the classroom by 8 a.m.

A. with B. over C. of D. on A [BU,C-Unit 2013-14]

112. I can not conceive ___ such cruelty. RU,B-Unit 2013-14] A. noun B. conjunction

A. of B. in C. at D. with A C. preposition D. adjective C

[GLv‡b sb = Somebody (e¨w³), sth = Something (e¯‘) †evSv‡bv n‡q‡Q|]

Section 03

Group Verb

wewfbœ cixÿvq Group verb GKwU Ab¨Zg ¸iæZ¡c~Y© welq| Verb Gi
mv‡_ Preposition †hvM K‡i bZzb A_© cÖ`vb Kiv nq| G‡`i‡KB
Group Verb e‡j| Group Verb ev‡K¨i †mŠ›`h© e„w× K‡i|

List of Previous
Group Years’
Verb
Questions

How To Read?

mvaviYZ Group Verb g‡b ivLv GKUz KwVb| evi evi covi
gva¨‡g GwU AvqË Ki‡Z n‡e| Previous Years’ Questions
Aek¨B Solve Ki‡Z n‡e KviY Important Group Verb
¸‡jvB Previous Year G G‡m‡Q|

Accurate English Section 03 Group Verb 212

i

Part 01– Primary Level

■ Act on or upon affect Act Such hard work may act upon your health.
¶wZ Kiv He acted under the orders of the
■ Act under act in obedience to Av‡`k Abmy v‡i KvR Kiv Headmaster.
(Aax‡b ev eva¨ n‡q) He always acts up to my advice.
■ Act up to act according to Abymv‡i KvR K‡i In the absence of the manager, Mr. Hasan
Act for act in favour of Kv‡iv c‡¶ KvR Kiv acted for him.

■ Ask for pray for Ask He asked for a loan of one thousnad rupees.
PvIqv

■ Bear away/ win Bear He bore away (off): four prizes in the
off Rq K‡i jIqv Annual sports.
relate to His remark does not bear on this subject.
■ Bear on support m¤úwK©Z nIqv His evidence does not bear out the charge.
■ Bear out sustain mg_©b Kiv His patience bore him up in that crisis.
■ Bear up tolerate g‡bi †Rvi eRvq ivLv I cannot bear with such insult.
■ Bear with to make failure mn¨ Kiv He beared down all the resistance.
civf~Z Kiv/e¨_© Kiv
Bear down

■ Blow off emit Blow The engine blows off carbon-di-oxide.
■ Blow out extinguish wbM©Z nIqv The lights have been blown out by the
†bfv‡bv strong wind.
■ Blow up destroy by explosion The soldiers blew up the bridge.
we‡ùvi‡Yi mvnv‡h¨
■ Blow away washed away DovBqv †`Iqv The tree has been blown away by the storm.
wbwðý Kiv

Break

break away to escape suddenly nVvr cvwj‡q hvIqv The prisoner broke away from his guards.

■ break to fail †f‡½ cov Negotiations between the two sides have

down broken down.

■ break in interrupt evav †`Iqv You should not break in/on our conversation.

(on sth)

Break in to enter a building by force †Rvice~ ©K †Kv‡bv Burglars had broken in while we were enemy.

fe‡b cÖ‡ek

break into enter by force †Rvice~ ©K cÖ‡ek Kiv Thieves broke into my house.

burst out/burst into D”P nvwm ev Kvbœvq †f‡½ cov His laughter broke into tears.

■ break off to stop speaking or stop nVvr †_‡g hvIqv He broke off in the middle of a sentence.

doing something for a time

break out escape cvwj‡q hvIqv The prisoners have broken out of the jail.

spread Qwo‡q cov Malaria has broken out in our locality.

■ break to make a way through †Rvi K‡i cÖ‡ek Kiv Demonstrators broke through the police cordon.

through something using force

■ break with to end connection, quarrel m¤úK© wQbœ Kiv, SMov Kiv He has broken with his friend.

■ bring about to make sth happen Bring What brought about the change in his
NUv‡bv attitude?
(sth) Please bring back all library books by the
■ bring back to return †diZ †`Iqv end of the week.
The matter will be brought before the
bring to present Dc¯’vcb Kiv committee.
before to represent Can you bring forward any proof of your story.
Dc¯’vcb Kiv

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■ bring in to arrest †MÖdZvi Kiv Two men were brought in for questioning.

■ bring off earn/yield gybvdv Kiv/Drcbœ Kiv His property brings him in Tk. 5,000 a year.
introduce / launch bZby wKQy wb‡q Av‡m/
Dc¯’vcb Kiv The company has brought in a new product.
to succeed in doing sth A new bill was brought in by the
difficult †Kv‡bv KwVb Kv‡R members of the parliament.
mdj nIqv He brought off the passengers on the
wrecked ship.

bring cause something †Kv‡bv wKQy NUv‡bv I have brought this on/upon myself.
on/upon
(we‡klZ wb‡Ri Dci)

■ bring out to make something appear cKÖ vk Kiv A crisis bring out the best in her.
bring gQy ©v hvIqvi ci Ávb We tried to bring her round when she
round to make some body who †div‡bv fainted.
is unconscious become
■ bring up conscious again jvjb cvjb Kiv His aunt brought him up.
to take care of a child

■ Burst into express sorrowful emotion Burst
nVvr Av‡eM cÖKvk She burst into tears to see her dead son.
Kiv (Kvbœvq)

■ Burst out express delightful emotion dvwUqv cov (nvwm‡Z) He Burst out laughing.

■ Call at visit Call
†Kvb RvqMvq hvIqv He called at my office yesterday.

Call for ask for necessities cÖ‡qvRbxq wKQz `vwe Kiv He called for an explanation from me.
■ Call in send for
†W‡K cvVv‡bv Please call in a doctor

■ Call off withdraw cZÖ ¨vnvi Kiv The strike was called off.
mv¶vr Kiv The ambassador called upon the president.
■ Call on/upon meet PxrKvi Kiv (mvnv‡h¨i Rb¨) He called out for help
WvKv (mvaviYZ Dcw¯’wZ The teacher called over the names of his
■ Call out shout for help hvPvB‡q bvg WvKv eSy vq) pupils in the class.

■ Call over read out

■ Call up remember ¯§iY Kiv I cannot call up your name.

carry back to make somebody Carry The smell of the sea carried her back to
■ Carry off remember a time in the past ¯§w„ Z g‡b Kwi‡q †`qv her child-hood.
to win He carried off rest of the prizes.
Rqjvf Kiv

■ Carry on to continue Pvwj‡q hvIqv We must carry on till the end.
■ Carry out to complete a task m¤úbœ Kiv
Extensive tests have been carried out on
■ Carry over to maintain cvjb Kiv the patient.
Carry In Bangladesh, women have to carry out
through to delay something until ¯’wMZ Kiv various duties.
a later time The match had to be carried over until
to help in all circumstances evav wecwËi g‡a¨ Sunday.
mvnvh¨ Kiv/mnvq nIqv The contract must be carried through all
difficulties.

■ Carry to take the balance to wnmv‡ei †Ri Aci The amount should be carred forward to
forward
the next page cô„ vq †bIqv the next page.

■ Cast about move about Cast He is casting about for an opportunity.
■ Cast aside throw off †Kvb wKQyi mÜv‡b †Nviv
`‡~ i mwi‡q ivLv As soon as he became rich, he cast
■ Cast out reject aside his old friends.
cwiZ¨vM Kiv As he is my friend, I shall not cast him out.

■ Catch at take the opportunity Catch A drowning man catches at a straw.
m‡y hvM MÖnY Kiv

Catch up come up with bvMvj aiv India is trying to catch up with the
advanced countries.

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■ Come to happen Come Can you tell me how the accident come
msNwUZ nIqv

about meet suddenly nVvr †`L‡Z / mv¶vr cvIqv about?
■ Come I came across the man in the street.
to make a particular g‡b Dw`Z nIqv The idea came across his mind.
across

impression

■ Come after follow somebody KvD‡K AbymiY Kiv He came after me.
■ Come
to improve or develop in GwM‡q †h‡Z ev DbœwZ When I was distress, he came along with

along the way that you want Ki‡Z mvnvh¨ Kiv a view to helping me.

■ Come apart to break into pieces UKz ‡iv UKz ‡iv Kiv The book just came apart in my hands.

■ Come to beome cured Av‡ivM¨ jvf Kiv He will come round soon.
round He will never come round to our way of thinking.
to change one's opinion gZ cwieZ©b Kiv

Come at to catch someone bvMvj cvIqv He came at me though he was 1 km behind.

to move towards somebody AvµgY Ki‡Z †Z‡o She came at me with a knife.

as though you are going to Avmv The plaster had started to come away

attack them

■ Come away to become separated wew”Qbœ nIqv

from something from the wall.
Come back to return
wd‡i Avmv/cÖZ¨veZ©b Kiv You came back very late last night.

Come by to manage to get †Póvi gva¨‡g †Kv‡bv Jobs are hard to came by these days.

something wKQz cvIqv

■ Come down to break and fall to the ground AvKw¯§K cZb The price came down with a terrific crash.

■ Come to offer you help mvnv‡h¨ GwM‡q Avmv Several people came forward with
forward the place where you live information.
Come from †Kv‡bv we‡kl ¯’vb She comes from London.
n‡Z Avmv (mvaviYZ

Rb¥¯v’ b eSy vq)

Come in to become available mg‡qvc‡hvMx/cÖvc¨ we are still waiting for copies of the book
nIqv to come in.

■ Come into to be important in a `„wó‡MvPi nIqv This scene came into my mind when I

■ Come off particular situation msNwUZ nIqv was in Cox's Bazar.
to make happen The ceremony came off well.

to be successful mdj nIqv I thought they came off very well in the debate.

■ Come on to tell somebody to hurry Kv‡R Z¡ivwš^Z Kiv Come on! we don’t have much time.

■ Come out to become known cÖKvwkZ ev `w„ ó‡MvPi nIqv The details came out at the trial.

Come come together for making mevB GKm‡½ †Kv‡bv Three college have come together to
together
united group KvR Kiv create a new university.

Come up 1. to happen 1. NUv 1. I am afraid something urgent has come up.

2. to appera above the soil 2. gvwU †f` K‡i IVv 2. The daffodils are just beginning to come up.

■ Come up to to reach an acceptable mgvb nIqv His performance did not come up to my

Come level of standard †kªYxfy³ Kiv expectation.
under to be included in a nVvr AvµgY Kiv What heading does this come under?
Come upon particular group
to make a sudden attack She came upon with a knife.

■ Cry for demand Cry They are crying for a master plan for the
`vwe Kiv

■ Cry out shout prevention of flood.

wPrKvi Kiv/AvZ©bv` Kiv He cried out for help.

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■ Cut down reduce Cut Try to cut down your budget.
■ Cut off disconnect Kgv‡bv The robbers cut off the telephone connection.
to remove wew”Qbœ Kiv He has cut his infected fingers off.
†K‡U †d‡j †`Iqv
Do away with give up We should do away with our bad habits.
Do We should do away with monarchy
■ Do for to abolish cwinvi Kiv This cloth will do for a flag.
■ Do up serve the purpose of we‡jvc Kiv He had to do up many rooms everyday.
to maintain Kv‡R jvMv They have done the house up recently.
¸Qv‡bv He has to do with all sorts of people.
■ Do with renovate ms¯‹vi Kiv He couldn't do with his sons disobedience.
deal with e¨envi Kiv I cannot do without the help of my assistant.
mn¨ Kiv
tolerate †Kvb wKQy Qvov Pvjv‡bv
■ Do without manage without

■ Deal in carry on business Deal He deals in rice.
■ Deal with behave e¨emv Kiv He deals with me very well.

e¨envi Kiv

Die

■ die away to become gradually Av‡¯Í Av‡¯Í ¶xY The sound of their laughter died away.

weaker nIqv/ wgwj‡q hvIqv

■ die down to become gradually ckÖ wgZ Kiv The flames finally died down.

less strong

■ die off to die one after the other G‡Ki ci GK gviv hvIqv Cattle died off in the village.

■ die out until there are hone left. wejßy nIqv With the death of the youngest son, the
extinguish

family died out.

Draw

■ Draw away divert m‡i hvIqv His attention was drawn away by the noise.

■ Draw back retreat c~e© cwÖ ZkÖæwZ cvj‡b The government drew back from its

wcwQ‡q Avmv manifesto.

■ Draw in reduce msKwz PZ Kiv Try to draw in your expenditure.

■ Draw off pull off Uvwbqv †djv She drew off her gloves.

■ Draw sb out to encourage sb to talk DrmvwnZ Kiv I drew him out in the meeting.

Draw sth out to make something last c‡Ö qvRbvwZwi³ She drew the interview out to over an

longer than necessary `xN©vwqZ Kiv hour.

Drive He was driven away from the village.
■ Drive away to force sb to leave a place weZvwoZ Kiv

Fall

■ Fall back retreat wcQz nUv The enemy fell back as our troops advanced.

to decrease in value or †Kv‡bv wKQz cwigv‡Y Please don't fall back on your payment.

amount ev msL¨vq Kgv‡bv

Fall back to have sth use when †kl Aej¤^b iƒ‡c Having lost his job he fell back upon

upon you are in difficulty MÖnY Kiv agriculture.

■ Fall in with agree with GKgZ nIqv I cannot fall in with his views.

sudden meet. nVvr mv¶vr cvIqv I fall in with my old friend yesterday.

■ Fall from come out evwni nIqv Not a word fell from his lips.

■ Fall off decline Kwgqv hvIqv The quality of goods has fallen off.

■ Fall on attack AvµgY Kiv The robbers fall on the passer-by.

■ Fall out to become loose/drop c‡o hvIqv His hair is falling out.

Fall out quarrel Kjn Kiv Do not fall out with your friend.

(with sb/sth)

■ Fall through fall e¨_© nIqv All his plans fell through.

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■ Fill in up complete Fill Fill in up the gaps.
ci~ Y Kiv
■ Find out detect He is always busy to find out his faults.
Find
■ Get across to be communicated Ly‡u R †ei Kiv I tried hard to get my ideas across to my
audience.
■ Get along to carry on Get I don't think he can get along without our
KvD‡K Dcjwä Kiv‡bv support.
Get around to make progress ev eSy v‡Z cviv He is getting along with his English.
Get at to adapt Pvwj‡q hvIqv It is difficult to get along with him.
■ Get away to move from place to place She gets around with the help of a stick.
■ Get back to reach DbœwZ Kiv He couldn't get at his target.
■ Get by gvwb‡q Pjv He copied in the examination and
■ Get down escape ¯’vb cwieZ©b Kiv managed to get away with it.
■ Get in bvMvj cvIqv What time did you get back last night?
■ Get into to return cvwj‡q hvIqv How does she get by on such a small salary?
■ Get off to manage to live Did you get his number down?
to make a note wd‡i Avmv The plane got in late
■ Get on with to arrive at a place Pvjv‡bv, Rxeb wbe©vn Kiv What’s the best way to get into journalism?
to start a career wj‡L ivLv We got off straight after breakfast.
■ Get out to leave a place †cuŠQv‡bv The accused got off only with a fine.
■ Get over Being saved †ckv ïiæ Kiv How are you getting on with your
to make a proceed iIbv †`Iqv ev hvÎv Kiv research?
get to i¶v cvIqv ev Qvo cvIqv It is not easy to get on with her.
■ get up to adapt with sb DbœwZ Kiv ev GwM‡q
hvIqv You ought to get out of the house.
■ Give away to leave a place Kv‡iv m‡½ wg‡j wg‡k She can not get over her shyness.
overcome Pj‡Z cviv The pressure of work is beginning to get
■ Give in to annoy †ei nIqv to him.
■ Give off KvwU‡q DVv I usually get up from bed early in the morning.
to rise from bed wei³ Kiv
Give out The president gave away the prizes.
Give over distribute DVv The bride was given away by her mother.
married off The enemies gave in at last.
■ Give up yield Give The cooking coal gives off a lot of smoke.
send out weZiY Kiv
■ Go about KY¨v `vb Kiv He will never give out the truth.
■ Go away disclose ek¨Zv ¯^xKvi Kiv He will give over responsibility tomorrow.
■ Go after make over wbtmZ„ Kiv (†auvqv, The rain will soon give over.
■ Go beyond stop MÜ BZ¨vw`) Try to give up your bad habits.
■ Go by abandon cKÖ vk Kiv
n¯ÍvšÍwiZ Kiv He goes about canvassing his goods.
Go in for move about eÜ nIqv He has gone away with all his belongings
■ Go on leave the place cwiZ¨vM Kiv The dog went after the thief.
follow You have gone beyond your limit.
exceed Go I have to go by rules.
act according to Nywi‡q †eov‡bv You scarcely notice how time goes by.
to pass c¯Ö ’vb Kiv He is going in for the B.C.S Examination.
sit for AbymiY Kiv Go with your studies.
continue AwZµg Kiv
Abymv‡i Pjv
AwZµvšÍ nIqv
cwÖ Z‡hvwMZv Kiv
PvjvBqv hvIqv

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Go out extinguish wbwfqv hvIqv The light has gone out.

Go over change cwieZ©b Kiv He went over to the other party.

Go through read cov He has gone through the book.
■ Go through
■ Go up bear mn¨ Kiv He has gone through many hardships.
■ Go with increase e„w× cvIqv The cost of living has gone up.
■ Go without agree GKg‡Z Pjv He will not go with you in this matter.
live without Afv‡e KvUv‡bv They have to go without money.

Part–03 High Frequency Level

■ Hand over Hand
place someone or something Kvnv‡iv nv‡Z Z‡z j The thief was handed over to the police.
at the custody of some other †`Iqv

■ Hang about move near Hang
Av‡k cv‡k N‡y i †eov‡bv The girl always hangs about her mother.

Hang back to hesitate,unwillingness BZ¯ÍZ Kiv/Awb”Qv cÖKvk When I asked her to give me a hand with
Kiv the washing up, she hung back.

Hang down lower wbPz Kiv Father had to hang down his head in
shame for son’s misconduct.
■ Hang for put to death by hanging dvwu m †`Iqv He was hanged for murder.
■ Hang on try with perseverance Aa¨emvq mnKv‡i
If you hang on long enough, you will
†Póv Kiv succeed.

■ Hang up put up Szjv‡bv Hang up your coat. Or The Headmaster
Hang up delay †`wi Kiv‡bv asked him to hang up the notice on the wall.
The plan has been hanging up for a long time.

Hang out to live evm Kiv Where are you hanging out now?

to expose c`Ö k©b Kiv The people hung out the flag to welcome
the president.

■ Hold back hide Hold You need not hold back the secret from me.
†Mvcb ivLv

■ Hold in to hesitate BZ¯ÍZ Kiv Once you have accepted the offer, you
■ Hold off shouldn't hold back.
■ Hold on control mshZ ivLv You should hold in your temper.
keep away `~‡i mivBqv ivLv
to tell sb to wait KvD‡K A‡c¶v Ki‡Z ejv Please hold off your dog.

Hold on! This is not the right road.

to survive in a difficult Avc` wec‡`i gy‡L They manged to hold on until help arrieved.

situation AwePwjZ _vKv

Hold out extend, offer or promise evovBqv †`Iqv ev He held out a helping hand to me.
cwÖ ZkÖæwZ †`Iqv

■ Hold over postpone ¯’wMZ ivLv This meeting has been held over till the
next meeting.

Keep at stick to Keep The girl kept at her mother in the kitchen.
■ Keep away remain at a distance from jvwMqv _vKv Keep yourself away from evil company
■ Keep down control `‡~ i _vKv ev ivLv He could not keep down his anger.
■ Keep in to keep burning mshZ ivLv The lamp was being kept in.
R¡j‡Z _vKv/ wb‡f bv hvIqv

prevent form going out †ei n‡Z cÖwZeÜKZv They were kept in by rain.

■ Keep in with keep good terms eÜZz ¡ eRvq ivwLqv Pjv I can’t keep in with you any longer.

Keep off remain at a distance `~‡i _vKv Keep off the fire.
■ Keep on continue PvjvBqv hvIqv He kept on shouting

Keep up maintain eRvq ivLv He always tries to keep up his reputation
mgvb Zv‡j Pjv as a good teacher.
■ Keep up with keep pace with Try to keep up with the changing world

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■ Lay aside keep apart Lay
GKcv‡k mwi‡q ivLv/ Try to lay aside something for your old age.

mÂq Kiv

■ Lay before place †ck Kiv He laid the facts before the committee.

■ Lay down to rest ï‡q cov The baby laid down on the floor.

sacrifice wemR©b †`Iqv He laid down his life for the sake of his country.

■ Lay in store Rwg‡q ivLv The potatoes were laid in for the off-season.
■ Lay out invest LvUv‡bv He laid out a large amount of money in

Lay up with be confined to bed kh¨vkvqx nIqv National Savings Certificates.
He was laid up with pneumonia.

■ Look after take care Look Who is going to look after the children?
†`Lv‡kvbv Kiv

Look ahead to think about what is fwel¨r wPšÍv Kiv The cautious people always look ahead

■ Look at going to happen in the Mfxifv‡e ch©‡e¶Y of their future.
future. Kiv
to examine something Your ankle is swollen, I thought the
closely doctor ought to look at it.

Look back to think about something AZx‡Z `„wó †div‡bv Try to look back on your child hood.

past
■ Look down to think that you are AeÁv Kiv
The rich should not look down upon poor.

upon better than some thing

■ Look for to hope for something †Kv‡bv wKQz mÜvb Kiv we shall be looking for an improvement in

■ Look your work.
to be thinking with pleasure fwel¨‡Z fv‡jv wKQz I’m looking forward to the weekend.

forward about something that is cZÖ ¨vkv Kiv

■ Look into going to happen

to investigate Z`šÍ Kiv A working party has been set up to look

Look on to consider something we‡ePbv Kiv into the problem.
They looked on his behavior with contempt.
in a particular way
■ Look out for to search for sth I will look out for those old photographs
†LvRu v

(sb/sth) be careful mZK© nIqv wm×všÍ you wanted to see.
Look out cix¶v Kiv Look out! there is a car coming.
■ Look over to examine something
to see how good †f‡e wP‡šÍ we looked over the house again before
Look round to think deeply before †bIqv we decided to rent it.
final decision People came out of their hopes and
looked round before final decision.

■ Look through examine carefully fv‡jvfv‡e cix¶v Kiv Have you looked through the paper?

■ Look up to find out †LvRu v (we‡klZ Awfavb Look up the word in the dictionary.
n‡Z kã †LvuRv)

■ make of consist of Make The necklace is made of gold.
MwVZ

make off to hurry away, especially †`Š‡o cvjv‡bv The thief made off with the money.
■ make out I can't quite make out what is written on
in order to escape

to understand eSy ‡Z cviv

■ make over to legally give something n¯ÍvšÍi Kiv the board.
■ make up to some body He made over the property to eldest son.
to negotiate gxgvsmv Kiv
gbtw¯’i Kiv They have made up the quarrel.
to determined He made up his mind to give up the quarrel.

■ Pass away die Pass The patient passed away peacefully.
■ Pass by pay no attention to gviv hvIqv He passed by these mistakes.

D‡c¶v Kiv

go along side cvk w`qv Pwjqv hvIqv He passed by our house, but didn't notice me.

Pass off to be over †kl nIqv (mvaviYZ The ceremony passed off smoothly.
NUbv eySv‡Z)

■ Pass on proceed AMÖmi nIqv He passed on from this to that.

Pass through to gather experience AwfÁZv mÂq Kiv He had to pass through many difficulties.

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put about to tell a lot of people Put Someone’s been putting it about that you
■ put across news, that may be false KvD‡K fjz Z_¨ †`qv plan to resign.
to communicate your ideas, She is not very good at putting her views
■ put aside/ feelings, etc successfully avibv ev gZ cKÖ vk across.
away to somebody Kiv
to save money for a Try to put aside some money to spend
put back particular purpose mÂq Kiv later.
■ put down keep apart Put your toys away in the box./put aside
mwi‡q ivLv your books.
■ put forward to return something to The ship put back to the port.
its usual place cZÖ ¨veZ©b
■ put in to write something The meeting is on the 22nd, put it down in
wjLv your diary.
■ put off to suppress The rebellion was put down by the army.
■ put on to land `gb Kiv The pilot put down his plane on a narrow spot.
■ put out to represent bvgv‡bv They put forward a new proposal.
■ put through to make proceed of sb. DÌvcb/Dc¯’vcb Kiv He is trying to put forward his son as a
KvD‡K GwM‡q †`Iqv ev candidate for the job.
put to to keep inside Kv‡iv bvg cÖ¯Íve Kiv He put his money in his pocket.
■ put up to submit †fZ‡i ivLv He put in the claim of the insurance money.
to elect a political part `vwLj Kiv Who will the voters put in this time?
■ put up with to govern a country †`k Pvjv‡bvi Rb¨ †Kvb
`j‡K wbe©vwPZ Kiv Put off your shoes before entering the mosque.
take off L‡y j †djv He put off the work for three days.
postpone ¯’wMZ ivLv hurry up! put your coat on.
to dress yourself cwiavb Kiv Put out the lamp.
to stop something from wbwf‡q †djv
burning: We managed to put the deal through.
to continue with and m¤úbœ Kiv
complete a plan I hope we’re not putting you to too much
to cause somebody KvD‡K mgm¨vq †djv trouble.
trouble Where will you put up at Brahmanbaria?
to live temporarily evm Kiv (A¯’vqxfv‡e) Put up the notice on the board.
paste Uvbv‡bv/ AvwU‡q †`Iqv They have put up the rent by 20th a month.
to raise or increase ew„ × cvIqv How can I put up with such an insult?
tolerate mn¨ Kiv

■ run after chase Run The villagers ran after the thief.
avIqv Kiv The thief ran away with all the valuables.
■ ran away with steal Pzwi K‡i cvwj‡q hvIqv He ran into danger.
cwZZ nIqv He ran into heavy debts.
■ run into fall into RwoZ nIqv The troubles will run on for a few days.
Pwj‡Z _vKv His patience is running out.
to be involved in †kl nIqv The old man was run over by a car.
Mvwo Pvcv cov
■ run on continue

■ run out become exhausted

■ run over knocked down

See

■ See off to bid good-bye we`vq RvbvB‡Z hvIqv I went to the station to see my friend off.

■ See through understand Abyaveb Kiv I have seen through his plan.

see to to give attention/ to g‡bv‡hvM †`Iqv/ The headmaster has agreed to see to the

consider we‡ePbv Kiv matter.

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■ Set about begin Set He set about his work early in the morning.
Avi¤¢ Kiv
■ Set apart/ aside reserve c„_K Kwiqv ivLv He set apart aside a part of his income for
charity.
■ Set aside ignore AMÖvn¨ Kiv Let us set aside all formalities.

Set by lay by mÂq Kiv Set by something for old age.
■ Set out start hvÎv Kiv He set out for London
■ Set up establish cwÖ Zôv Kiv The villagers have set up a school in the village

■ Set upon/ on advance to attack Avµg‡Y D`¨Z nIqv She had been set on/ upon by a dog.

■ Sit for appear in Sit He sat for the Final Examination.
Sit up continue to sit cix¶vi Rb¨ Dcw¯’Z nIqv His mother sat up the whole night.
e‡m _vKv

■ Stand against oppose Stand They stood against their enemies.
■ Stand by support weiæ‡× `vuov‡bv Always stand by your friends.
■ Stand for contest for mvnvh¨ Kiv He stood for President ship in last election.
cvÖ _©xiƒ‡c `vou v‡bv

symbolize cZÖ xK iƒ‡c MY¨ nIqv He has agreed to stand for us.

Stand up support the cause of c‡¶ `vuov‡bv The strong should stand up for the weak.

for ¯’wMZ _vKv Let this matter stand over till the next meeting.
†j‡M _vKv He stands to his promise.
■ Stand over be postponed

■ Stand to stick to

Stand to to take up position for Ae¯’vb †bIqv They stood to make the attack.

action

take back withdraw Take i. He must take back what he said.
cZÖ ¨vnvi Kiv/ †diZ ii. The shopkeeper refused to take back
■ take after resemble †bIqv
■ take apart to make detached the books.
■ take away to buy cooked food at a m`k„ The girl takes after her mother.
restaurant and carry it wew”Qbœ Kiv We were simply taken apart by the other team.
take down away to eat `~‡i wb‡q hvIqv Two burgers to take away, please.
to write something down
wj‡L ivLv Reporters took down every word to his speech.

take in to take shelter Avkªq †`Iqv He took a traveller in too the might.

■ take off to deceive cZÖ viYv Kiv I was badly taken in when I bought those
to fly DÇqb Kiv shares.
We waited until the plane took off.

■ take out put off L‡y j †djv Take off your coat.
■ take over AcmviY Kiv He took out aching teeth.
to remove `vwqZ¡ MÖnY Kiv The army is threatening to take over if
take to civil unrest continues.
to gain control of a Af¨¯Í nIqv I have taken to wake up very early.
take up business or country
to begin to do ïiæ Kiv/ MÖnY Kiv He takes up his duties next week.
something as a habit
to start or begin
something such as a
job, to accept

■ Talk over discuss Talk They are talking over the matter.
Talk away to become loquacious Av‡jvPbv Kiv Are you still talking away?

eKeK Ki‡Z _vKv

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Tell

■ Tell of describe eYb© v Kiv He told of his plan in details.

Tell off to give order sequencially GK GK K‡i ¸‡b¸‡b Ten men were told off for special duty.

Av‡`k †`Iqv

to critisize wZi¯‹vi Kiv He was told off for being so careless.

■ Tell on/ affect ¶wZ Kiv Over eating may tell on upon your health.

upon

Turn

■ turn against become hostile kÎæfvevcbœ She turned against her old friend.

■ turn round to change direction w`K cwieZ©b Turn round and let me look at your back.

■ turn away to refuse cZÖ ¨vLvb Kiv Hundreds of people were turned away

■ turn back To return the way one wd‡i Avmv from the stadium.
The weather became so bad that they

■ turn down has come had to turn back.
to reject proposal
cZÖ ¨vLvb Kiv (cÖ¯Íve He has been turned down for ten jobs so

eySv‡Z) far.

■ turn off to leave a road in order †gvo †bIqv Is this where we turn off?

to travel on another

to stop eÜ Kiv Please, turn off the switch.

■ turn on to burn R¡vjv‡bv Turn on the light.

■ turn over to change position/ to Dëv‡bv The captain left the boat, because it

rotate turned over.

to deal in (specific (wbw`©ó cwigvY) e¨emv The firm turns over $10,000 per week.

amount) Kiv

■ turn out to be present at an event Dcw¯’Z nIqv A vast crowd turned out to watch the

procession.

to seem cwÖ Zcbœ nIqv He turned out to be a bad man.

to produce Drcv`b Kiv The school has turned out some good

scholars.

to force sb to leave a ¯’vb Z¨vM Ki‡Z eva¨ The wicked boys should be turned out of

place Kiv the school.

■ turn up to find specially by chance nVvr †Kv‡bv wKQz cvIqv I am sure I will turn up the lost letter.

to arrive †cŠQu v‡bv We arranged to meet at 7:30, but she

never turned up.

Work

■ Work at be engaged in mh‡Zœ †Kvb wKQy He is working at the statue.

wbhy³ Kiv

■ Work on continue working KvR Pvwj‡q hvIqv He worked on throughout the night.

to become prominent cfÖ ve we¯Ívi Kiv We failed to work on him.

■ Work out to force enough mgvavb Kiv He could not work out the sum.
solve

Work up excite D‡ËwRZ Kiv Antony worked up the feelings of the

Roman mob by speech.

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Part 05– Previous Years’ Questions

Dhaka University Previous Questions 8. You can ___ Zaman to get the job done. [DU,Unit-D 2015-16]

1. The building is made  bricks. [DU,Unit-C 2019-20] A. call off (cZÖ ¨vnvi Kiv)
B. hold on (AvuL‡o _vKv)
A. with B. of C. on D. from B

Explanation: hLb basic material unchanged _v‡K C. give in (bwZ/ek¨Zv ¯^xKvi Kiv)

ZLb Avgiv make Gi mv‡_ of e¨envi Kwi| D. count on (wbf©i Kiv) D

2. Kalam found it hard to get up from bed after Sol: evK¨wUi A_© n‡jv, ÔKvRUv Kwi‡q wb‡Z Zzwg Rvgv‡bi

the alarm clock  at six a.m. [DU,Unit-A 2019-20] Dci wbf©i Ki‡Z cv‡iv|

A. sent out B. threw out 9. If I thought I could __ it, I wouldn't pay my

C. went off D. took out C taxes at all. [DU,Unit-D 2015-16]

Explanation: ‘go off’ gv‡b n‡jv we‡ùvwiZ nIqv ev wbKU A. get away with (cvi †c‡q hvIqv)

kã nIqv| GLv‡b Alarm clock wUi weKU kã‡K eySv‡”Q| B. put up with (mn¨ Kiv)

3. Which of the following sentence is correct? C. do away with (cwinvi Kiv)

[DU,Unit-C 2018-19] D. grow out of it (m„ó nIqv) A

A. Paper is made of wood Sol: evK¨wUi A_© n‡jv- Ôhw` Avwg g‡b KiZvg Avwg cvi †c‡q
B. Paper is made from wood
C. Paper is made by wood hve, Zvn‡j Avwg †gv‡UI U¨v· cwi‡kva KiZvg bv|

D. Paper is made on wood B 10. Teaching can be a tough job, particularly

Sol: ‡h e¯‘ n‡Z bZbz wKQz ˆZwi Kiv nq Zv hw` bZbz e¯Íy‡Z A`k„ ¨ when you have to ___aggressive and unruly

nq Zvn‡j Made from e¨eüZ nq; Avi hw` `„k¨gvb nq Zvn‡j students. [DU,Unit-A 2014-15]

Made of e¨eüZ nq| A. cope on B. deal with

4. The chairman decided to call off the meeting.The C. handle to D. work out B

meaning of the words in underlined is: [DU,Unit-B 2016-17] 11. Several new diseases ____ in the recent

A. postpone B. advance years. [DU,Unit-B 2014-15]

C. cancel D. dismiss A. grown up B. have come up
B
C. have discovered D. have found B
Sol: ‘call off’ A_©- evwZj †NvlYv Kiv| Gevi option-¸‡jvi
12. Find the correct sentence:
A_© †`Lv hvK| postpone- ¯’wMZ Kiv, advance- GwM‡q [DU,Unit-C 2014-15]

†bqv, cancel- evwZj Kiv, dismiss- eiLv¯Í/LvwiR Kiv| A. Ratan failed to carry out his studies for poverty

B. Ratan has failed to carry away his studies for poverty

5. The clinic is  the police station. [DU, Unit-D 2018-19] C. Ratan failed to carry on his studies for poverty

A. opposite to B. opposite of D. Ratan has failed to carry about his studies for poverty

C. opposite in D. opposed to A E. Ratan failed to carry off his studies for poverty C

Sol: Opposite to gv‡b wecixZ cv‡k¦© Aew¯’Z nIqv| 13. His health has ____ because of hard labour.

6. Before finalizing our picnic, we need to  [DU,Unit-C 2014-15]

the venue. [DU, Unit-D 2018-19] A. broken up B. broken into C. broken out

A. discuss B. discuss on D. broken for E. broken down E

C. discuss over D. discuss into A 14. I will write ___ your phone number. [DU,Unit-C 2014-15]

Sol: ‡Kv‡bv wel‡qi Dci Av‡jvPbv Kiv †evSv‡Z Discuss over nq| A. off B. in C. on

7. I went after my dream and now I am a published D. down E. up D

writer. The underlined phrase means- [DU,Unit-D 2016-17] 15. I have ___ him to give ___ smoking. [DU,Unit-A 2012-13]

A. proceeded B. obtained A. said, up B. talked, for

C. got D. pursued D C. told, up D. told, in C

Sol: evK¨wUi A_©- ÔAvwg Avgvi ¯^cœ ev¯Íevq‡b †Póv Pvwj‡q wM‡qwQ 16. The expression “to look after” means-

Ges GLb Avwg cÖwZwôZ †jLK|Õ go after-to try or to pursue to [DU,Unit-A 2012-13]

A. to take care B. to follow

get something that other people are also competing for| C. to imitate D. to gaze A

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17. Our friends will ___ for two nights. [DU,Unit-C 2012-13] 9. The tree has been blown ____ by the storm. [26thBCS]

A. put us up B. put us in A. away B. up C. off D. out A

C. provided us in D. provide us up 10. The lights have been blown ____ by the strong

E. provided after A wind. [26th+21th BCS]

18. The Bangladesh cricket team ___ with a vitory A. Out B. Away C. Up D. Off A

against England. [DU,Unit-D 2012-13] 11. The team is ____ eleven players. [24th BCS]
A. bounced up
B. turned up A. made of B. made up of

C. bounced back D. sprang up C C. made up D. made B

19. Never ____ till tomorrow what you can do 12. The government gave ____ the demands of

today. [DU,Unit-C 2013-14] the people. [24th BCS]

A. put off B. put down A. in to B. in C. to D. over to A

C. put up with D. put up A 13. The second World War broke ____ in September,

20. Let us not ___ your past mistakes. [DU,Unit-C 2013-14] 1939. [24th BCS]

A. dwell on B. dwell C. dwell at A. through B. away C. out D. in C

D. dwelt E. dwell about A 14. The captain left the boat, because it- [23th BCS]

21. The boy looked ___ his sick pet bird. [DU,Unit-C 11-12] A. turned down B. turned up

A. up B. over C. into C. turned bottom D. turned over D

D. on E. after E 15. Trees have ____ off their leaves.

BCS Previous Questions [23th BCS/Research Assistant 2006]

A. thrown B. fallen C. cast D. put C

1. The family doesn’t feel ___ going outing this 16. In spite of my requests, he did not [22th BCS]

season. [37th BCS] A. give in B. fall in C. get off D. give forth A

A. in B. on C. like D. of D 17. The second anniversary celebration of our college will

2. Which one is a correct sentence? [36th BCS] be held on December 15. Which of the following is the

A. paper is made of wood correct phrase for will be held above? [14th BCS]

B. paper is made from wood A. takes off B. comes off

C. paper is made by wood C. will bring about D. will come round B

D. paper is made on wood B 18. It is too difficult to ‘tolerate’ bad temper for long.

3. Cricket enjoys a huge ___ in Bangladesh. [35th BCS] Which of the following phrases best replaces

A. follow on B. fall out C. follow D. following C ‘tolerate’ in the above sentence? [13th BCS]

4. ‘Pass away’ means- [33th BCS] A. cope up with B. put up with

A. disppear B. die C. erase D. fall B C. stand up for D. pull on with B

5. The idiom “put up with” means- [33th BCS] Other Universities & Competitive Exam’s

A. stay together B. tolerate Previous Questions

C. keep trust D. protect B 1. I ran into my teacher at the wedding last night.

6. While living in poverty, the poet had to ____ The underlined phrase means- [JnU,Unit-B 2014-15]

a great deal of sufferings. [31th BCS] A. I met B. I showed my respect

A. see through B. put up with C. I talked to D. I avoided A

C. pass by D. fall back B 2. “We asked the boss to put ____ the meeting until

7. Choose the correct alternative and mark its tomorrow” means ‘we asked the boss to

better on your answer sheet. The rich should postpone the meeting’ when the gap is filled by.

not look down _____ the poor. [27th BCS] [JU,Unit-C 2014-15]

A. at B. for C. towards D. upon D A. up B. out C. down D. off B

8. Choose the correct preposition. The police is 3. The captain left the boat,because it __. [JU,Unit-C 2014-15]

looking _____ the case. [26th BCS] A. turned down B. turned up
A. after B. on C. up
D. into D C. turned bottom D. turned top A

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4. She has not ____ her points clearly in the report. 17. She has just left ____ the airport to meet a friend

[RU,Unit-B 2014-15] who is coming from Japan. [JU,Unit-A 2013-14]

A. alienate B. cut off C. set out D. set off C A. to B. at C. for D. from C

5. Sometimes kids act up because they just 18. He sat ____ me. (Fill in the gap with

attention. [RU,Unit-D 2014-15] appropriate preposition) [JnU,Unit-C 2013-14]

A. to behave badly B. irritate A. on B. to C. by D. at C

C. cry D.make noise A 19. Choose the correct idioms. Who can say

6. You have got quite a reputation to __. [CU,Unit-B 2014-15] what will turn up next? [JU,Unit-B 2013-14]

A. live up to B. live up towards A. happen B. follow C. circulateD. built A

C. live up for D. live up on A 20. She gaily talked__art and literature. [JnU,Unit-B 13-14]

7. Look ____ the word in the dictionary. [CU,Unit-B 2014-15] A. of B. for C. to D. at A

A. into B. up C. down D. at B 21. I was speaking ____ you. [JnU,Unit-B 13-14]

8. I don’t know how you can ____ so much A. to B. on C. with D. for A

noise. [CU,Unit-B 2014-15] 22. Identify the wrong word, if any, from the

A. put on B. put up with sentence.

C. put away D. put back B Competence without willingless yields in a

9. Owing to power cut in the area, factories are half-hearted results. [JU,Unit-F 2013-14]

being forced to ____. [CU,Unit-B 2014-15] A. competence B. willingless

A. throw away B. send off C. yields D. in D

C. put off D. lay off D 23. Which one is not the meaning of ‘give off’?

10. Pandit Ramkanai Das ____ at the age of 79. [RU,Unit-B 2013-14]

A. went away [BU,Unit-A 2014-15] A. emanate B. conceal C. emit D. excude B

B. disappeared away 24. We rounded ____ the meal with sweets. The

C. passed away D. left C appropriate word to fill in the gap is  [RU,Unit-B 13-14]

11. Instead of eating at home, we decided to . A. off B. out C. up D. down A

A. eat up [BU,Unit-B 2014-15] 25. The team is ____ eleven players. [RU,Unit-B 13-14]

B. lunch out

C. eat out D. meal out C A. made of B. made up of

12. We requested the chairperson to ____ the C. made up D. made B

meeting until tomorrow. [BU,Unit-D 2014-15] 26. The police is looking ____ the case. [RU,Unit-B 13-14]

A. hang up B. do over C. put off D. take off C A. after B. on C. up D. into D

13. The landlord will draw up a new contract. The 27. What is the meaning of the underlined

underlined phrase means  [NU,Science 2014-15] phrasal verb of the sentence: Your report

A. to agree on B. to negotiate bears out his story. [RU,Unit-B 2013-14]

C. Write D. to propose C A. cancels B. disregards

14. ‘To give in’ is  [JnU,Unit-A 2013-14] C. confirms D. consolidates C

A. to capitulate B. to rebuff 28. The plane took off at ten O’clock. What does

C. to repel D. to thwart A ‘took off’ mean here? [RU,Unit-F 2013-14]

15. Turn ___ the oven, I want to bake a pizza. A. landew

[JnU,Unit-C 2013-14] B. met with an accident

A. down B. of C. on D. around C C. began to fly in full speew

16. I need not offer any explantion regarding this incident, D. left the ground and began to fly D

my behaviour is speaking itself. [JnU,Unit-C 2013-14] 29. Most women make ____ their faces. [RU,Unit-F 13-14]

A. will speak itself A. at B. on C. into D. up D

B. speaks for itself 30. The boy takes ____ his grandfather. [CU,Unit-A 13-14]

C. has been speaking A. up B. with C. to

D. speaks about itself B D. of E. after E

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31. The old law of tax relief has been done ____. 44. When the war broke _____ my father joined

[CU,Unit-B 2013-14] the army. [CU,Unit-B 2012-13]

A. with B. away C. away with D. off C A. out B. at C. off

32. Unemployement fell ____ just over 50000 people. D. in E. about A

A. at B. of [CU,Unit-E 2013-14] 45. I took him ____ my friend. [CU,Unit-B 12-13]

C. on A. with B. like C. for

D. with E. to D

33. He is very difficult person, he does not get D. about E. in C

____ anyone. [CU,Unit-E 2013-14] 46. Take this medicine and you will soon come 

A. on with B. in with C. up with A. round B. over [CU,Unit-C 2012-13]

C. about

D. out with E. through with B D. down E. off A

34. His sister finally ____ patience and lost temper. 47. They are all walking too fast and I found it

A. ran into [BU,Unit-A 2013-14] difficult to ____. [CU,Unit-D 2012-13]

B. ran over

C. ran away from D. ran out of D A. catch up B. catch on C. hold on D. hold up A

35. He sat up two groups of students. [BU,Unit-A+B 13-14] 48. The accused men have been _____ custody

A. Formed B. Established to await trial. [CU,Unit-E 2012-13]

C. Called D. Found A A. delivered into B. handed into

36. Choose the appropriate preposition in the blank C. put into D. sent to E. remanded in C
“He died ____ accident.” [Medical& DentalAdmissionTest2012-13]
49. To look into something means- [NU,Arts 2012-13]

A. at B. by C. for D. of B A. to look up B. to look after

37. Choose the correct preposition to complete the C. to look back D. to investigate A
following sentence: “He lives ___ honest means.”
50. It’s no longer possible to get by ______a

[Medical & Dental Admission Test 2011-12] dollar a day. [BU,Unit-A 2012-13]

A. for B. by C. on D. within B A. on B. at C. with D. for D

38. In which of the following sentence the word 51. But we are only now learning how to look ____

‘Bring’ is used to mean in bangla- NUv‡bv? water. [BU,Unit-C 2012-13]

[Medical & Dental Admission Test 2010-11] A. for B. at C. after D. on C

A. The good harvest brought down the price of rice 52. If you don’t know the meaning of a word,

B. His properly brings him in Taka 500000/- a year look it ____ in a dictionary. [BU,Unit-C 2012-13]

C. She is brought up by her mother A. up B. through C. over D. along A

D. He tried to bring about a quarrel between them D 53. I couldn’t find a hotel and _____ sleeping on

39. The match was called ____ for rain. [RU,Unit-B 12-13] a bench at the station. [BRU,Unit-A 2012-13]

A. in B. on C. off D. out C A. ended up B. blew up

40. He came off a very rich family. [RU,Unit-B 2012-13] C. cleaned up D. broke up C

A. was descended from B. was at home in 54. Do not stand __ the force of time. [BRU,Unit-D 12-13]

C. knew D. liked A A. against of B. against

41. The child flew ____ the candle. [RU,Unit-E 2012-13] C. against to D. against off B

A. out B. over C. in D. with B 55. Look ___! A truck is heading towards us

42. The university Professors will ____ the answer [BRU,Unit-F 12-13]

scripts of the admission test. [RU,Unit-G 2012-13] A. out B. for C. up D. into A

A. Look after B. Look at 56. The Mayor of Dhaka has decided to go through

C. Look over D. Look out C with his plan of evicting the street hawker. “Go

43. I wish the boss would ____ off on his demands. through” means: [JnU,Unit-C 2011-12]

[RU,Unit-B 2012-13] A. Review B. Change

A. climb B. hold C. hit D. blow A C. Implement D. Reject A

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57. ‘Put up with’ means- [JnU,Unit-D 2011-12] 70. Don’t put ____ until tomorrow what you can

A. Be patient B. Complain do today. [CU, Unit-D 2011-12]

C. Tolerate D. Hate C A. down B. up C. out D. off D

58. The rebels were forced to give in  [RU,Unit-F 2011-12] 71. You’ve missed a lot of lessons and you may find it

A. retreat B. admit defeat difficult to catch ___ with the rest of the class.

C. withdraw D. move forward B [CU, Unit-D 2011-12]

59. Which of the following phrasal verbs ‘to A. up B. on C. out D. in A

submit a document’. [RU,Unit-F 2011-12] 72. Measles had ____ in the village. [CU, Unit-C 2011-12]

A. hand in B. put in C. bring in D. set in A A. come out B. broken out C. checked out

60. Which is the correct sentence? [BRU (BBA) 2011-12] D. set out E. brought out B

A. I wish I was in your shoes 73. “The judge ____ my objction.” Choose the

B. I wish I were in your shoes suitable option to fill in the gap. [KU 2011-12]

C. I wish I get into your shoes A. set forth B. set downC. set in D. set off B

D. I wish I get into your shoes B 74. He fell ____ his bike. [JnU, Unit-A 2010-11]

61. Which word below can replace the following A. upon B. from C. of D. off D

phrase ‘went down’? [BRU (BBA) 2011-12] 75. I will make your dreams _____ true. [CU, Unit-C 10-11]

A. Broke B. Collapsed A. seem B. grow C. come

C. Shattered D. Splintered B D. turn E. look C

62. Shilu _____ her mother more than her father. 76. The old law of tax relief has been done-

A. takes after [IU, Unit-B 2011-12] A. away B. with [CU, Unit-D 2010-11]

B. goes after C. away with

C. looks after D. calls after A

63. This computer is useless; it’s always breaking ____. D. off E. up C

[IU, Unit-B 2011-12] 77. You should not run _____ debt. [CU, Unit-E 2010-11]

A. off B. down C. up D. out B A. into B. in C. for

64. Look _____! A car is coming. [IU, Unit-B 2011-12] D. with E. on A

A. out B. for C. up D. into A 78. The timely rain _____ good crops. [CU, Unit-E 2010-11]

65. Working under pressure always brings ____ A. brings upon B. brings forth C.brings

the best in him. [IU, Unit-C 2011-12] D. brings off E. brings forward B

A. out B. up C. through D. across A 79. The sales represantatives were asked to go

66. Complete the sentence: I had no idea that he was over the figures in their reports before the

lying to me. I was completely- [ShU, Unit-A 2011-12] conference. Choose the closest meaning of

A. taken over B. taken off C. taken down the underlined phrase. [JnU, Unit-D 2010-11]

D. taken in E. taken out D A. relate B. revise C. review D. calculate C

67. Complete the sentence: Nobody believed Ahmed 80. Can you put me__for one weekened?[RU,Unit-D 10-11]

at first but he ____ to be right. [ShU, Unit-B 2011-12] A. in B. up C. away D. down B

A. came out B. turned out C. worked out Explanation: put up A_© ‡Kv_vI ivZ KvUv‡bv|

D. carried out E. arrived at A

68. You should take ____ swimming. [CU, Unit-B 2011-12] 81. Instead of ‘conceal’ we can say: [RU, Unit-D 2010-11]

A. up B. on C. over A. keep back B. keep out

D. off E. to E C. keep on D. keep with A

69. He is a very difficult person; he does not get 82. The engine blows ____ carbon dioxide. (Fill

____ anyone. [CU, Unit-D 2011-12] in the blanks.) [RU, Unit-D 2010-11]

A. on with B. in with C. up with D. out with B A. away B. off C. out D. up B

Section 04

Idiomatic
Expression

Idiomatic Expression ev‡K¨i AjsKvi e„w× K‡i| cÖwZwU Idiomatic
Expression Gi mv‡_ GKwU K‡i evK¨ _vKvq wkÿv_©x‡`i cÖev`wUi A_© g‡b
ivL‡Z mwy eav n‡e| weMZ eQ‡ii wewfbœ Competitive Exam Gi cÖkœ †`Iqv
n‡q‡Q, hv‡Z wkÿv_©xiv Question Gi Pattern eyS‡Z cv‡i|

Primary Level Intermediary Some foreign
Level Words &

Expressions

How To Read?

i. Primary Level Ges weMZ eQ‡ii cÖkœ co‡jB University
Admission Test G Kgb covi Avkv e¨³ KiwQ|

ii. BCS mn Ab¨vb¨ Competitive Exam G Kgb covi Rb¨
m¤úY~ © Section wU covi Aby‡iva KiwQ|

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Part 01– Primary Level

SL. Phrase Meaning Example
No. He does not know the A.B.C. of politics.
Primary knowledge (cvÖ _wgK Ávb)
1. A. B. C.

2. Above one's station Beyond one's ability (mvg‡_©¨i evB‡i) You should not try to do sth which is above
3. A bolt from the blue Totally unexpected (m¤úY~ © AcZÖ ¨vwkZ) your station.

Her dismissal came as a bolt from the blue.

4. A close save A narrow escape from danger, accident While driving in the highway, he had a close
5. A rainy day
etc. (A‡íi Rb¨ †e‡u P hvIqv) save yesterday.

Bad time (`ytmgq) Let’s buy something for a rainy day.

6. Above all Chiefly (caÖ vbZt) Be kind and polite, but above all be honest.

7. Above board Without any secret/frank (AKcU) His dealings are open and above board.

8. Achilles heel weak point (`~e©j ¯’vb) Procrastination is his Achiles heel.

9. Acid test Ultimate test/ordeal (AwMœ cix¶v) His supporting me on this issue will be an
acid test for his loyalty towards me.
10. Add fuel to the flame Excite further (cybivq D‡ËwRZ Kiv) The news will add fuel to the flame of his
anger.
11. Add insult to injury To intensify a wrong done to a If you knock down a person and then call him
a fool, your are adding insult to injury.
person (KvUu v Nv‡q b‡y bi wQUv)
Your enemy is after all an honest person.
12. After all In spite of what may be said to the
To seek any undue favor from anybody is
contrary (wec‡¶ hv ejv †nvK Zv m‡Ë¡I) against my grain.
Wise men try to lay by sth against the rainy
13. Against one’s grain Contrary to one’s nature (¯^fve weiæ‡×) day.

14. Against the rainy To save sth to use during the bad My grandfather is over eighty, but his is still
day alive and kicking.
time (`‡~ h©vM †gvKv‡ejvi Rb¨ mÂq Kiv) He gave sweets to all and sundry present
15. Alive and kicking there.
Very active (LyeB Kg©V) All at once he left the room.

16. All and sundry All without exception (me©mvaviY‡K)

17. All at once Suddenly (nVvr)

18. All ears to Very attentive (Kvb Lvov) I am all ears to what you say.

19. All in all All powerful (m‡e©me©v) He is all in all there.

20. All moonshine Unrealistic thought (AevšÍi K_v ev wPšÍv) Your ideas are all moonshine.

21. All on (of) a sudden Suddenly (nVvr) He disappeared all on (of) a sudden.

22. All the while me©ÿY He noticed me yesterday all the while.

23. Animal spirits The natural cheerfulness andvivacity of The animal spirits of the boys interested me

healthy youths (mnRvZ D”Q¡vm) a lot.

24. Apple of discord A subject of quarrel (weev‡`i KviY) The property has proved an apple of discord
25. As if As though (†hb) between the brothers.

He talks as if he knew everything.

26. As it were ‡hb, ej‡Z †M‡j As it were a great achievement for me to get
27. As the crow flies Straight (†mvRvmwy R) chance in DU.
28. At a discount Poorly esteemed, Not cared (Ae‡nwjZ)
His house is five kilometers from the station
as the crow flies.

Women’s education is no longer at a
discount.

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SL. Phrase Meaning Example
No. I was at a loss and did not know what to do.
Puzzled (wKsKZ©e¨weg~p)
29. At a loss

30. At a low ebb Decreasing (fvUvi gy‡L) His popularity is at a low ebb.

31. At a stretch Without break (GKUvbv) I can walk eight miles at a stretch.

32. At all In the least degree (†gv‡UI bv) I do not care for him at all.

33. At all events What happnes (hvnvB NUKz bv †Kb) At all events, I shall go there.

34. At all hazards /risks In spite of all difficulties (wec` hvnvB I shall do it at all hazards/risks.
nDK bv †Kb) I shall do it at any rate.

35. At any rate In any possible case (†h‡Kvbfv‡e)

36. At arm’s length Far (`‡~ i) He keeps me at arm’s length.

37. At bay Brought to the day (†KvYVvmv) Rasel was at bay in front of his girl friend.

38. At daggers drawn In a state of violent enmity (`vÕKgz ov) They are at daggers drawn with each other.

39. At ease Easily (mn‡R) I can do it at ease.
40. At home 1. Skilled (`¶) I am quite at home with (or in) Algebra.

2. Comfortable (Avivg`vqK) He feels at home in Dhaka now

41. At large Freely (¯^vaxbfv‡e) Birds are flying at large in the sky.

42. At least A the lowest possible (AšÍZ) At least wish us good luck.

43. At length 1. In details (we¯ÍvwiZfv‡e) He spoke at length on physical education.
44. At length 2. After a long time (`xN© weiwZi ci) He has at length come to a decision.

45. At one’s finger-ends Very near (bL`c©‡Y) He has his lessons at his finger-ends.

(finger-tips) I was at my wit’s end at the news of his
failure.
46. At one’s wit’s end Perplexed (m¤úY~ © weåvšÍ ev wenŸj) You cannot do everything at your own sweet
will.
47. At one's own sweet As per one’s wish (wb‡Ri B”Qvq) He talks at random.

will

48. At random Aimlessly (D‡Ïk¨nxbfv‡e)

49. At sb’s heels Close behind (cv‡q cv‡q) We followed him at his heels.

50. At sixes and sevens In disorder (G‡jv‡g‡jv, wek•„ Lj) Everything is at sixes sevens here.

51. At stake In danger, or in jeopardy (wecbœ) His life is at stake.

52. At the eleventh hour At the last moment (†kl gyû‡Z©) He came at the eleventh hour.

53. At the outset In the beginning (ïiæ‡Z) At the outset, I must thank you all.

54. At times Occasionally (gv‡S gv‡S) At times he loses this temper.

55. Avail of (Kv‡iv c‡ÿ) m‡y hvM MÖnY Kiv He avails of herself.

56. Back seat driver One who attempts to control without He is the back seat driver of our union.
57. Bad blood
responsibility (`vwqZ¡nxbfv‡e wbqš¿‡Yi cÖ‡Póv)

Enmity (g‡bvgvwjb¨; kÎæZv) Let there be no bad blood between us.

58. Bag and baggage With all belongings (mewKQymn; ZwíZívmn) They left the place bag and baggage.

59. Bear witness / Provide evidence of (mv¶¨ †`qv) This action bears witness to his strength of
mind.
testimony to
Come to the point; why do you beat about
60. Beat about the bush Talk nonsense (Av‡Rev‡R K_v ejv) the bush?

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No. He was beaten black and blue.

61. Beat black and blue Beat severely (gv‡ii †Pv‡U Kvjwkiv †ei

Kiv)

62. Beating the air Try for acquaring sth impossible (e„_v In trying to defeat him, you are only beating the

cwikªg Kiv) air.

63. Beck and call Always ready to obey sb’s order I am at your beck and call.

(WvwK‡jB nvwRi)

64. Be all and all GK gvÎ jÿ Becoming a BCS cadre is may be all and all.

65. Bed of roses Place of luxury (Avivg`vqK Ae¯’v) Life is not a bed of roses.

66. Beggar description That can't be described (AeYb© xq) The misery of the people beggars
Difficult situation (K›UKvKxY© ¯’vb) description.
67. A bed (or, crown) of irrelevant (AcvÖ mw½K)
thorns The throne is not a bed of roses, but a bed
(Or, crown) of thorns.
68. Beside (or, wide of) the
mark (or, the point) Your remarks are beside the mark.

69. Beyond dispute or Undisputed (m‡›`nvZxZ) His honesty is beyond dispute of question.
question
Be likely (†`‡L Avkv nq/m¤¢e e‡j g‡b nq) He bids fair to shine in life.
70. Bid fair

71. Big gun Great people (†bZ…¯’vbxq e¨w³) The big guns always try to hold power.

72. Big wings (big guns, Important persons (¸iæZ¡c~Y© e¨w³) He does not care for you; the big wings are
in his favor.
big shots, great
guns) I took a bird’s eye view of the town from the
tower.
73. Bird’s eye view A general view form above/ cursory
Birds of a (or, the same) feather flock
glance (Dci nB‡Z mvaviY `k„ ¨) together.

74. Birds of a (or, the Persons of the same nature (GKB

same) feather cKÖ w… Zi AwaKvix e¨w³eM©)

75. Birds of passage Transient person (A¯’vqx evwm›`v) Englishmen were only birds of passage in
India.

76. Bitter pill to swallow Something unpleasant to accept The new posting to him was a bitter pill to
swallow but he had no choice.
(Awb”QvKZ… MÖnY)

77. Black sheep Bad character (bxP, wek¦vmNvZK e¨w³, Kjz v½vi) There are black sheeps in every society.

78. Blow hot and cold To change opinion very often. (Nb Nb I cannot take you seriously; you blow hot and

gZvgZ cwieZ©b Kiv) cold with (or in) the same breath.

79. Blue blood Aristocrat (AwfRvZ) He is proud of his blue blood.

80. Blue ribbon Highest honor in a profession or The post of the Prime Minister is the blue
81. Body and soul ribbon in political life.
walk of life, (m‡e©v”P m¤§vb)
He gave himself body and soul to the pursuit
Wholly, entirely (m¤úY~ ©fv‡e) of pleasure.

82. Bone of contention Subject of dispute (weev‡`i ev Z‡K©i What is the bone of contention between the
welq) two parties?

83. Book worm A person who likes reading very Al-Amin is a bookworm.
84. Bosom friend Tasnim is my bosom friend.
much (MÖš’KxU)

Intimate friend (AšÍi½ eÜz)

85. Breath one’s last Die (g„Z¨z eiY) He breathed his last on Monday.

86. Bring to book Criticize (wZi¯‹…Z Kiv) He was brought to book for the negligence to
87. Bring to light Disclose (cKÖ vk Kiv) the duty.

The secret was brought to light.

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88. Brown study Fit of reverie/serious absorption in He is now absorbed in brown study.

89. Build castles in the thought (w`ev ¯^cœ/a¨vbgMœ)
air
Think unrealistically (AvKvk-Kmz gy Kíbv In aspiring to be a Minister, he is only
Kiv) building castles in the air.

90. Burning question Hotly debated question requiring The place of English in higher education is a
91. Bury the hatchet burning question.
quick settlement (Av‡jvwPZ welq)

To end up the quarrel (SMov wgwU‡q †djv) Let us bury the hatchet and be friends again.

92. By a long chalk By far, thoroughly (wbi¼zkfv‡e) He defeated me by a long chalk.

93. By all means In every possible way (me©cÖKv‡i) Do your duty by all means.

94. By and by Soon (kªxNÖB) You will feel better by and by.

95. By and large Mostly (g~jZ) The people here are by and large agriculturists.

96. By chance Suddenly (ˆ`evr) I met Rezaul by chance.

97. By fair means or foul By any means, direct or indirect I shall get the thing by fair means or foul.

(by hook or by crook) (fvjg›` †h Dcv‡qB †nvK)

98. By far Without any doubt (m‡›`nvZxZfv‡e) This by far the best solution.

99. By fits and starts By irregular efforts (gv‡S gv‡S Ley He shows great energy by fits and starts.
D`¨‡gi mwnZ, wbqwgZfv‡e bq) I will do the work by hook or by crook.

100. By hook or by crook By any means (†h †Kv‡bv Dcv‡q)

101. By leaps and At a rapid rate (Ley `ªæZ MwZ‡Z) The country has progressed by leaps and
bounds Through (Dcv‡q) bounds.

102. By means of He came to power by means of treachery.

103. By no means Certainly not (wKQ‡z ZB bv) I can by no means agree to do it.

104. By the by / bye Any way (K_v cÖm‡½) By the by, I found that book you were looking
105. By turns One after another (ch©vqµ‡g) for.

They nursed the patient by turns.

106. Chalk and cheese Irrelevance (†gŠwjK Miwgj) It is not a good report because of having
chalk and cheese with the original concept.
107. Call a halt To stop (eÜ Kiv)
It's time to call a halt to these stupid
108. Call a spade a To tell the truth which may be arguments.
spade
unfavorable to many (AwcÖq mZ¨ K_v ejv) Sujan is bold enough to call a spade a
109. Call in question Doubt (m‡›`n Kiv) spade.

The honesty of Himu was called in question by all.

110. Call it a day Stop the work for today (AvR‡Ki gZ We have done enough work and let us call it

KvR †kl Kiv) a day.

111. Call to mind Remember (¯§iY Kiv) Can you call to mind the names of the boys
we met yesterday?
112. Capital punishment Death penalty (g„Zz¨`Û)
Judge gave capital punishment in triple
113. Carry into effect To come into use (Kv‡h© cwiYZ Kiv) murder case.

The plan was carried into effect.

114. Carry coals to To supply things where it is not In helping him with money you are simply
Newcastle carrying coals to Newcastle.
needed (†Zjv gv_vq †Zj †`Iqv)
115. Carry the day He carried the day against all opposition.
Win (Rqjvf Kiv)

116. Cat’s paw Person used as a tool by another He tried to make a cat’s paw of you to serve
his purpose.
(A‡b¨i Øviv e¨eüZ nIqv)

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No. She caught sight of the thief when he was
To see sb or sth (`w„ ó‡MvPi nIqv) about to enter the room.
117. Catch sight of Nishat had a cat sleep last night.

118. Cats sleep Sleeping for a short period of time The robbers were caught red handed by the
public.
(¯^í mg‡qi Rb¨ Ngy v‡bv)/ Pretension of You have caught a Tartar in me.

sleep (Ny‡gi fvb Kiv)

119. Catch red handed To catch when committing a crime

(nv‡Z bv‡Z aiv)

120. Caught a Tartar To accept the challenge of a

formidable opponent (``y ©všÍ †Kv‡bv

cwÖ Zc‡¶i P¨v‡jÄ MÖnY Kiv)

121. Caught sb on the Leave in an unprepared state This unexpected development caught him on
wrong foot the wrong foot.
(Am¤úY~ © Ae¯’vq †i‡L †`qv)
122. Chicken-hearted
fellow/man Timed, cowardly fellow (fxiæ) I cannot depend upon a chicken-hearted
fellow/ man like him.
123. Chip of the old
block Worthy son of a worthy father, (ev‡ci Rahiim was a chip of the block.
†eUv)

124. Close-fisted man A great miser, (K…cY) He is a close-fisted man.

125. Cock-and-bull story false story (MuvRvLwy i Mí) I was amused by his cock-and-bull.

126. Cock sure Confident (Av¯’vkxj) He is cock sure that the business will be
lucrative.
127. Cool as a cucumber Very calm and controlled (kvšÍ Ges
axiw¯’i) Saraf felt nervous, but she acted as cool as a
cucumber.

128. Cold reception No to receive properly (mv`‡i ev The proposal had a cold reception in the
fvjfv‡e MÖnY bv Kiv/kxZj Af¨_©bv) meeting.

129. Come off with flying Win the victory (Rqjvf Kiv) He come off with flying colors in the contest.
Truth will come to light in the end.
colors

130. Come to light become known to people (cÖKvk nIqv)

131. Come to the end of one’s At the end of one’s ability (kw³i †kl He has come to the end of his tether.
tether mxgvq †cŠQvb)

132. Cook the books Embezzle (wb‡Ri myweavi Rb¨ bw_cÎ ev They tried their best to cook the books (or,
(or, accounts)
wnmv‡ei KviPwz c Kiv) accounts) but could not succeed.

133. Crocodile tears Petended tear (gvqvKvbœv) He shed crocodile tears at my failure.

134. Cry over spilt milk Regret (Aby‡kvPbv Kiv) There is no use crying over spilt milk.

135. Cry in the Impractical appeal (Ai‡Y¨ †iv`b) The demand for a hospital in the town is a
wilderness cry in the wilderness.

136. Cry wolf over To call for help when it is not needed Why do you cry wolf over such a simple

137. Crying need (wg_¨v †mvi‡Mvj †Zvjv) affair?

Very urgent (caÖ vb c‡Ö qvRb) Education is the crying need of our country.

138. Curry favor To seek to win favour by gifts or The candidate has promised lower taxes in
139. Cut a sorry figure an attempt to carry favour with the voters.
140. Cut short flattery (PvUzKvwiZvi gva¨‡g Rqjvf)
To have bad result (Lvivc dj Kiv) He cut a sorry figure in the first evaluation
test.
1. To make brief (msw¶ß Kiv)
He had to cut short his speech for want of
2. Bring and immature end (AKvj gZ„ ¨z NUv‡bv) time.

His life was cut short by a heart attack.

141. Cut to the quick dishearten (gg©vnZ nIqv) I was cut to the quick at his rude behavior.

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142. Dark horse An unknown and unexpected winner We were surprised that a dark horse like him
(AbvKvw•¶Z Rqx)
won the prize.

143. Day in and day out Every day, Constantly (w`‡bi ci w`b) I am tired of doing the same work day in and

144. Dead against day out.
145. Dead language
146. Dead letter Oppose strongly (Zxeªfv‡e we‡ivax) I am dead against the proposal.
147. Dead of night
148. Die in harness Not spoken (AcPÖ wjZ) Prokrit is almost a dead language now.

Not in force (APj) This law is a dead letter now.

Midnight (ga¨ivwÎ) It was dead of night when I returned home.

Go on working till death (gZ„ z¨ ch©šÍ I wish that I may die in harness.
Kg©iZ _vKv)

149. Do yeoman's To help someone specially (we‡kl Sher-e-Bangla did yeoman's service for
service DcKvi Kiv) education.

150. Down and out A person without money (wbt¯^) He became down and out.
151. Ducks and drakes
Waste/squander (AcPq) Don't play ducks and drakes with your
152. Eat humble pie apologise (Ab‡y kvPbv Kiv) money if you want not to suffer in the future.
153. Eat one’s words
154. End in smoke He had to eat humble pie for his rudeness.
155. Face the music
Take back (wdwi‡q †bqv) I cannot eat my words for fear of anybody.

Fail (e¨_© nIqv) All his boasting ended in smoke.

Bravely face the unpleasant consequences He is prepared to face the music of his bold

(mvnwmKZvi mv‡_ AwcÖq cwiw¯’wZ †gvKvwejv Kiv) action.

156. Fair and square Honest (mr I mij) He is fair and square in his dealings.
157. Fall flat
158. Fall foul of Produce no effect (†Kv‡bv cÖfve bv †djv) My advice fell flat upon them.
159. Fan the flame
Quarrel (SMov Kiv) The two boys fell foul of each other.
160. Far and away
161. Far cry Intensify (Am‡šÍvl ev D‡ËRbv e„w× Kiv) Your speech fanned the flame of their
162. Feather in his cap Beyond comparison (Zjz bvnxb) discontent.

He is far and away the best boy here.

Far away (A‡bK `‡~ ii c_) From Munsiff to a High Court Judge is a far cry.

A new and additional distinction (bZbz The degree of B.Sc. is a new feather in his

c`gh©v`v ev AR©b) cap.

163. Feel sb’s pulse Try to understand one's will (KvnviI He said this only to feel your pulse.
gZje ev g‡bvfve wK ewy Sevi Rb¨ †Póv Kiv)

164. Fight shy of Avoid (Gwo‡q Pjv) Why do you fight shy of me?

165. Fish in troubled Take advantage from disorder He became rich by fishing in troubled waters
waters during the war.
(†Mvjgv‡j e¨w³MZ mwy eav Av`vq Kiv)
166. Fish out of water He feels like a fish out of water in his new
In an uncomfortable position, position.
167. Flesh and blood
(A¯^w¯ÍKi Ae¯’vq) Flesh and blood cannot endure such insults.
168. For good (of for good
and all) Human nature with emotions, He left the country for good (or for good and
all).
169. Foregone weakness etc (i³ gvs‡mi †`n) It was foregone conclusion that he would win
conclusion For sake (wPiZ‡i) the race.

170. Forlorn hope Assumed conclusion (†h dj m¤ú‡K© She waited in the forlorn hope that he would
c‡~ eB GKiKg Abygvb Kiv Av‡Q) come back to her one day.
Unlikely to succeed (†h Avkv mdj
nIqvi m¤¢vebv Ley Kg)

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No. Being absent from duty without
The boy was punished for taking French
171. French leave permission (Abgy wZnxb Qwz U) leave from his class.

172. Fresh blood New enthusiastic men (bZzb Drmvnx †jvK) I want fresh blood in the office.

173. From A to Z Including everything there is to know He knew his subject from A to Z.

about sth (c_Ö g nB‡Z †kl ch©šÍ)

174. From hand to mouth Live day by day income (w`b Av‡b w`b The poor live from hand to mouth.
Lvq ev eû K‡ó Rxeb aviY K‡i)

175. From time From very ancient times (¯§iYvZxZ This has been the custom here from time
immemorial Kvj nB‡Z) immemorial.

176. From the frying pan From bad to worse (g›` †_‡K AviI g›` He was transferred to a new region and

into the fire Ae¯’vq) found that he came from the frying pan into
the fire.

177. Gain ground Prosper slowly (axiw¯’ifv‡e Dbwœ Z Kiv) If you have talent in you, you are sure to gain

ground in the long run.

178. Gala day A day of festivity (Drm‡ei w`b) 3rd August is a gala day for Scholars’.

179. Get by heart Memorize (gLy ¯’ Kiv) She is so fond of Nazrul that she has got
many poems of him by heart.
180. Get rid of To get escape (gyw³ cvIqv) You should get rid of smoking.
181. Gift of the gab Power of eloquence (evK cUzZv)
He charmed the audience by his gift of the gab.

182. Give vent to Disclose (cKÖ vk Kiv) Don't give vent to your personal feelings
everywhere.
183. Go to rack and ruin To be destroyed fully (c‡y ivcywi aŸsm
n‡q hvIqv) If the policy of the govt. is not effective, the
economy of the country may go to rack and
184. Go to the dogs To go hail (imvZ‡j hvIqv) ruin.
185. Going concern 1. A successful business (mdj e¨emvq)
He has gone to the dogs.

He is the head of a going concern now.

2. A business that functions with the Beximco Ltd. is a going concern in our
threat of liquidiation for the forseeble country.

future (Pjgvb e¨emv)

186. Greenhorn Inexperienced (AbwfÁ, Kvu Pv †jvK) I cannot depend upon a greenhorn like him.
187. Grey matter
Intelligence (ewy ×) If you had any grey matter, you would have
188. Hall mark Symbol of pureness (weï×Zvi wPý) understood my problem.
Very intimate (AšÍi½)
189. Hand and glove (or Fixed (evu avaiv) The plan bears the hall mark of engineering
hand in glove) A very difficult person (k³ †jvK) skill.

190. Hard and fast I am hand and glove (or hand in glove) with
him.
191. Hard nut to crack
There are no hard and fast rules in this
matter.

My enemy is a hard nut to crack.

192. Hard up Lacking of enough resource (AfveMÖ¯Í) He is hard up now, he can't lend you money.

193. Have a finger in the to have influence in bad activities As regards the present agitation, it is said he
has a finger in the pie.
pie (`yóK‡g© nvZ _vKv)
Listen to your teacher head and ears.
194. Head and ears Completely (m¤ú-Y©iƒ‡c)

195. Head and front The main part (g~j welq; mvivsk) The head and front of my offence is this.

196. Head and heart Both in intellect and in feelings Hazrat Mohammad (sm) was head and heart
197. Head or tail the greatest man in the world.
(ewy ׇZ I ü`‡qi e„wˇZ)
Nothing (gv_vgÛy z) I cannot make head or tail of what you say.

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No. He tried heart and soul to help me.
Earnestly (g‡b cÖv‡Y)
198. Heart and soul

199. Heart in one's To be extremely frightened or After being threaten by Arif, It seems that
mouth Kirons heart is in his mouth.
anxious (fxZ mš¿¯Í nIqv)
200. Herculean task A very difficult task (KwVb KvR) Solving unemployment problem in
Bangladesh is a Herculean task.
201. Here and Scattered (GLv‡b †mLv‡b)
there/Hither & thither In youth/In good times (ZiæY eq‡m/mmy g‡q) Now-a-days thieves are here and there in the
country.
202. Hey day All without exception (†QvU eo mK‡jB)
Jahid arranged much wealth in his hey day
203. High and low and now he is happy at his old age.

He is loved by all high and low.

204. High time Appropriate is about to be past It is high time for you to resign the post.
205. Hither and thither He founds her book hither and thither in this room.
(Dchy³ mgq AZxZ cÖvq)
Here and there (GLv‡b †mLv‡b)

206. Hit one’s enemy below Hit unfairly (A‰bwZKfv‡e Avµgb Kiv) He is too honorable to hit enemy below the belt.
It was a Hobson’s choice for me.
the belt

207. Hobson’s choice No choice at all (G‡Kev‡iB cQ›` bq)

208. Hold good Applicable for (cÖ‡hvR¨ nIqv) This rule holds good here.

209. Hold true Be true/became valid (m‡Z¨ cwiYZ nIqv) Axioms hold true in every case.

210. Hold water Be logical, (MÖnY‡hvM¨) The excuse will not hold water.

211. Hole and corner Secret (j‡y KvPwz i) I hate a hole and corner policy.

212. Hornets’ nest A difficult situation (KwVb cwiw¯’wZ) He brought hornets’ nest by his thoughtless
213. Household word Known everywhere (N‡i N‡i cwiwPZ) remark.

Netaji’s name is a household word in India.

214. Hue and cry Outcry (†mvi‡Mvj) I heard a hue and cry last night.

215. Hush-money Bride money (gyL eÜ ivLvi Rb¨ Nyl) He offered me hush-money no to give out
216. Ifs and buts Doubtful (wKš‘ wKš‘ fve) the secret, but I refused it with scorn.
217. In a body In together with (GKmv‡_)
I do not like ifs and buts; give me a straight
answer.

We supported Al-Amin in a body.

218. In a dilemma (or, on the Faced with a choice between things that I was placed in a dilemma (or, on the horns
horns of a dilemma) are equally undesirable (Dfq msK‡U)
of a dilemma) by his request.

219. In a fix Puzzled (nZewy ×) I am in a fix and want your advice.

220. In a hole In a difficulty (mgm¨vq) I am in a hole from which only you can save me.

221. In a hurry To hasten (Zvovûovi g‡a¨) Rasel is always in a hurry.

222. In a nutshell Briefly (ms‡¶‡c) Tell the story in a nutshell.

223. In accordance with According to (g‡Z; Abymv‡i) He came in accordance with my advice.

224. In apple pie order In perfect order (Ley †MvQvb fv‡e) He maintained the records in apple pie order.

225. In as much as Since (†h‡nZz) In as much as you are repentant, I pardon
you this time.
226. In black and white In writing (wjwLZfv‡e)
Put it down in black and white.

227. In cold blood Deliberately without any provocation He was murdered in cold blood.

(D‡ËRbvi g‡y L bq, VvÛv gv_vq)

228. In deep water Great difficulties (KwVb mgm¨v) He is in deep water and needs your help.

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No. In fine, he assured me of his support.
In short, to sum up (Dcmsnv‡i)
229. In fine

230. In force Valid (ejer) That law is no longer in force.

231. In full swing In full force (ciy v`‡g) The work is going on in full swing.

232. In lieu of In the place of, (cwie‡Z©) He gave me land in lieu of cash.

233. In no time Very quickly (LyeB `ªæZ) I will finish the work in no time.

234. In one’s teens Between the ages of 13 and 19 Though still in his teens, he has made a
235. In order to name as a speaker.
(13-19 em‡ii g‡a¨)
I said this in order to encourage him.
For (D‡Ï‡k¨)

236. In season and out At all times, (mg‡q Amg‡q, me mg‡qB) He troubles me with his request in season
of season Briefly (ms‡¶‡c) and out of season.

237. In short Give the story in short.

238. In the air Spreading about (cKÖ vk n‡”Q Ggb) The rumor of his resignation is in the air.

239. In the bad or black In disfavour (KzbR‡i) He is in the bad books of his boss.
You appear to be in the blues.
books

240. In the blues Melancholy (welbœ, nZvk)

241. In the guise of Disguise (QÙ‡e‡k) He came in the guise of a beggar.

242. In the light of Considering (we‡ePbvq) I shall reconsider the matter in the light of
243. In the long run Ultimately (cwiYv‡g) these facts.

Truth must win in the long run.

244. In the nick of time Just in time (wVK mg‡q) The police came in the nick of time.

245. In the red In debt (†`Dwjqv/`vqMÖ¯Í) The company is in the red right from the
Extremely happy (AZ¨šÍ Avbw›`Z) inception.
246. In the seventh Immediately after (wcQ‡b wcQ‡b)
heaven Secret (†Mvc‡b) I was in the seventh heaven at the news of
my son’s success.
247. In the wake (or,
train) of Famine followed in the wake (or, train) of the
invasion.
248. In the wind
There is something in the wind.

249. In time By the proper time (mgqgZ) I shall return in time.

250. In vogue Fashion (cPÖ wjZ; Avawy bK) This dress is much in vogue now.

251. Ins and outs Full details (LyuwUbvwU me) I know the ins and outs of the matter.

252. Iron will Strongly determined (K‡Vvi msKí) He embarked on the venture with an iron will.

253. Irony of fate Irony of luck (A`„‡ói cwinvm) It is an irony of fate that he should fall ill
254. Jack of all trades before examination.
255. Keep an ey on
A man who knows everying but no expert He is a Jack of all trades, but master of

in nothing (meRvšÍv, me wKQz Aí Aí Rv‡b) nothing.

To observe (†PvL ivLv) The guard keeps on eye on the prisoner.

256. Keep on good terms To maintain good relation (fv‡jv m¤úK© We should keep on good terms with everybody.
with ivLv)

257. Keep (or, hold) one’s Be secretive (Ley †Mvcb ivLv) He was very careful about his plans and kept
(or, held) his cards close to his (or, the)
cards close to one’s chest.
(or, the) chest
They tried to keep the bal rolling in order to
258. Keep the ball rolling To continue conversation, discussion reach an agreement.

etc. (KvR A_ev K_v Pvwj‡q hvIqv)

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SL. Phrase Meaning Example
No.

259. Keep the wolf form To keep away from extreme poverty He had to work hard to keep the wolf from
the door
(¶zavi Rv¡ jv wgUvb/`vwi`ª †VKv‡bv) the door.

260. Kith and kin Blood relations and kinsfolk (AvZ¥xq ¯^Rb) All his kith and kin left him. [not kiths and

kins].

261. Kiss the dust To die/to surrender (wbnZ nIqv / AvZ¥mgc©b Many people in Kashmir are kissing the dust
Kiv) for liberty.

262. Lame excuse Excuse not at all (ev‡R ARynvZ) I cannot accept such a lame excuse.

263. Laugh in one’s Laugh secretly (Kv‡iv A‡MvP‡i nvmv) He laughed in his sleeve at your foolish

sleeve words.

264. Lead a cat and dog Quarrel constantly (me mgq SMov Kiv) The two neighbors lead a cat and dog life.

life

265. Leads one’s To control sb completely (bv‡K `wo He leads his companions by the nose.

companions by the w`qv Pvjvb)

nose

266. Leave no stone Try heartly (†Póvi ÎæwU bv Kiv) He left no stone unturned to gain his object.

unturned

267. Left-handed Fake compliments (gy‡L fv‡jvevmv AšÍ‡i Don’t be carried away by their left-handed

compliments wel) compliments.

268. Lend sb one’s ears Listen to one (Kv‡iv K_v †kvbv/ g‡bv‡hvM Please lend me your ears for two minutes.
†`qv)

269. Let bygones be Forget the past We should let bygones be bygones.
bygones
Make delay, (wej¤^ Kiv Swz jqv ivLv) He did not let the grass grown under his feet,
270. Let the grass grow but at once began to work.
under one’s feet Leave things alone that you know Do not argue with him over the matter; let the
sleeping dogs lie.
271. Let the sleeping dogs will cause trouble (Sv‡gjv ev wec` mw„ ó
lie Kwi‡Z cv‡i Giƒc †Kvb wKQz‡K bv †Lvu Pvb)

272. Lick the dust To be humiliated (AcgvwbZ nIqv) His vanity let him down and he had to lick the
273. Life and soul Main support, (Rxeb) dust ultimately.

He is the life and soul of the club.

274. Lion’s share Major part (†ewki fvM Ask) The lion’s share of our profit goes to him.

275. Live from hand to Live in very hardship (w`b Av‡b w`b Our peasants live from hand to mouth.
mouth Lvq)

276. Loaves and fishes Personal gains (¯^v_©) He cared only for the loaves and fishes.

277. Lock, stock, and Entirely (ZwíZívm‡gZ) The office was shifted from here lock, stock,
barrel and barrel.
A sad face (†Pnvivq nZvkvi Qvc)
278. Long face He pulled a long face when I rebuked him for
Loose credit or esteem (m¤§vb/kª×v neglecting of duty.
279. Loose face nviv‡bv)
He lost face in the party for his failure.

280. Maiden speech The first speech in a particular His maiden speech in the council charmed
281. Make both ends meet us all.
assembly (‡KvbI cÖwZôv‡b cÖ_g e³Z… v)
Himu earns barely enough to make both
To balance revenue & expense (Avqe¨q ends meet.
†gjv‡bv)

282. Make haste To be quick (Zvovûov Kiv) Make haste or you will miss the train.

283. Man Friday A loyal and faithful servant (wek¦¯Í During my illness, Dilip helped me a lot and
Kg©Pvix) acted as a man Friday.

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SL. Phrase Meaning Example
No.
Even a man in the street can understand
284. Man in the street Common man (AwZ mvaviY †jvK) this.
He is a man of his word and does what he says.
285. Man of word Strict/determined in own word (GK
K_vi gvbly )

286. Man of letters Scholar (cwÐZ †jvK) He is a man of letters.

287. Man of straw A worthless person (A‡K‡Rv †jvK) I do not care for a man of straw like you.

288. Meet one’s Finally and crushingly defeated in a After a series of grand successes in his initial
Waterloo political career, Mr. Varma met his Waterloo
contest (P~ovšÍ ch©v‡q civwRZ nIqv) in the presidential election.
289. Mere apology for
A poor specimen of apology What he got was a mere apology for a
reward.
(mvaviY Ab‡y kvPbv Kiv)

290. Milk and honey Abundance (cPÖ zi cwigv‡Y) Formerly our country flowed with milk and
honey.
291. Milk and water Coward, dull (wb‡e©va; fxiæ)
He is full of milk and water and, so he will not
292. Mind one’s own Not to interfere in other’s affairs, be able to face this problem.
business
(Avcb PiKvq †Zj ‡`Iqv) You should mind your own business.

293. Moot point A question not yet decided, yet open The amendment for caretaker government

to discussion (AgxgvswmZ welq) for our national election is a moot point.

294. Muster strong A large number of people come People mustered strong to hear him.

together (eû msL¨vq nvwRi nIqv)

295. Neither here nor there Irrelevant (AcvÖ mw½K) Your remark is neither here nor there.

296. Nine day’s wonder Wonder for a few moment (Aí¯’vqx The show was a nine day’s wonder in the

we¯§‡qi e¯‘) village.

297. Nip in the bud To be destroyed in initial stage (A¼z‡iB All my hopes were nipped in the bud by his

bó nIqv) death.

298. Nook and corner Everywhere (Avbv‡P Kvbv‡P) I searched every nook and corner for the
299. Now and then Occasionally (gv‡S gv‡S) missing letter.

Please write to me now and then.

300. Null and void Invalid (evwZj) This law has become null and void.

301. Odds and ends Remnants, stray articles (Aewkó UzwKUvwK The servants are collecting the odds and

wRwbm) ends of the feast.

302. Of a piece with Similar to (GKB iKg) His act is of a piece with his general conduct.

303. Of one's own Voluntarily (†¯^”Qvq) He resigned the post of his own accord.
accord Very near (c‡Ö ek c‡_/ØvicÖv‡šÍ)
Because of (KviYekZ) Our country is one the threshold of a new
304. On the threshold of era.
He is absent on account of illness.
305. On account of

306. On the contrary Exactly opposite, on the other hand I do not hate you; on the contrary, I love you much.

(m¤úY~ © wecix‡Z)

307. On the eve of Just before (cvÖ °v‡j) He died on the eve of victory.

308. On the ground (or, Because of (Kvi‡Y) He kept away on the ground (or, score) of
score) of Secretly (†Mvcbxq) illness.

309. On the sly He helped your party on the sly.

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SL. Phrase Meaning Example
No.
Do not do anything on the spur (or, heat) of
310. On the spur (or, heat) Excited on suddenly (nVvr D‡ËRbvi gy‡L) the moment.
His popularity is on the wane.
of the moment

311. On the wane Declining (n«v‡mi gy‡L)

312. On the whole About (†gv‡Ui Dci) His conduct was satisfactory on the whole.

313. Once in a blue moon Very rarely (K`vwPr; Ley B Kg) He comes here once in a blue moon.

314. Once in a while After a long (A‡bKw`b ci ci) We meet once in a while.

315. Open question A matter on which there are It is an open question whether co-education
316. Open secret is good.
differences of opinion (weZ‡K©i welq)
It is an open secret that you helped him.
A secret that is no longer a secret,

but is known to all (†Mvcbxq welq wKš‘
mK‡ji Kv‡Q Rvbv)

317. Out and out Thoroughly (cy‡ivcwy i) He is out and out the best boy here.

318. Out of date Obsolete (AcPÖ wjZ) Such fashions are out of date now.

319. Out of doors Outside the home (N‡ii evwn‡i) Do not go out of doors now.

320. Out of gear Not working properly (mwVKfv‡e KvR His physical system is out of gear now.
K‡i bv)

321. Out of order Out of proper sequence (†Mvj‡g‡j) My stomach is a little out of order today.

322. Out of pocket Empty pocket (AfveMÖ¯Í) I am out of pocket now.

323. Out of sorts Ill (Amy¯’) I am out of sorts today.

324. Out of temper Excited, Jealous (†gRvR wVK ivL‡Z bv cviv) A gentlemen is never out of temper.

325. Out of the frying pan From a bad situation to worse By coming from that place to this for fear of
malaria, he has only jumped out of the frying
into the fire situation (GK wec` nB‡Z ¸iæZi wec‡`) pan into the fire.

326. Out of the question Impossible (Am¤¢e) It is out of the question for me to go there.

327. Out of the wood Free from difficulties (wec` gy³) He is not out of the wood yet.

328. Out of wits Puzzled (nZeyw×) He was out of wits at the blow.

329. Over again Once more (Avevi) Read the passage over again.

330. Paddle one’s own To control one’s own affair After his father’s death, he had to paddle his
own canoe.
canoe (wbR PiKvq †Zj †`qv)

331. Palmy days In good days (mwy `b) I had many friends in my palmy days.

332. Pandora’s box A present which seems valuable, but I have disposed of his present; it proved a

which is a curse in reality (AvcvZZ Pandora’s box to me.
`„wó‡Z fv‡jv g‡b n‡jI Avm‡j fv‡jv bq)

333. Part and parcel Integrated part (Awe‡”Q`¨ Ask) Working overtime is part and parcel of his
Only to promise (†Kej g‡y Li K_v †`Iqv) life.
334. Pay (or give) only
lip service To revenge (cyivZb Svj wgUvb) He pays (or gives) only lip service to the
members of the staff but really does not think
335. Pay off old scores much of them.

He insulted you to pay off old scores.

336. Penny-wise and Careful about small matters, but This penny-wise and pound-foolish policy will
pound-foolish
careless about important gains (eRª prove very bad in the end.

AvuUwz b d¯u ‹v †M‡iv)

337. Pick one’s pocket To steal from pocket (c‡KU gviv) The man tried to pick my pocket.

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SL. Phrase Meaning Example
No.

338. 1. Necessary money given to wife by The pin money given to her is very low.

husband (¯¿x‡K cÖ`Ë nvZLiP)

Pin money 2. Money saved to be used for She has a part time job that gives her pin
money for extra treats for herself and for the
incidental expenses (Zvr¶wYK LiP kids.

†gUv‡bv Rb¨ mÂqKZ… A_©)

339. Pivotal question The most important question (me‡P‡q Whether the Padma bridge will be or not is

¸iæZ¡cY~ © welq ev cÖkœ) the pivotal question in present time.

340. Play ducks and Squander (Waste) (AcPq Kiv) He plays ducks and drakes with his ill-gotten
drakes with money.
Being absent in the school (¯‹zj
341. Play traunt cvjv‡bv) If you play traunt from school, you will not be
able to do sth brilliant.

342. Pocket an insult Endure an insult without protest I had to pocket an insult as I had no way out.

(KvuUv Nv‡u q by‡bi wQUv mn¨ Kiv)

343. Point-blank Frankly (†LvjvLywj ¯úófv‡e) I told him point-blank that I could not support
344. Pour cold water on Discourage (wbiærmvwnZ Kiv) him.

Don't pour cold water on him.

345. Pros and cons Both advantages and disadvantages Carefully consider the pros and cons of the

(fvjg›` `wy `KB) matter.

346. Provide against a Save for misery days (`ty mg‡qi Rb¨ We should provide against a rainy day.
rainy day mÂq Kiv)

347. Pull (or wear) a long To show disappointment (gLy fvi Kiv) Don’t pull (or wear) a long face over your

face failure.

348. Pull one out of the Save from the danger I was surrounded by the mode, but he pulled
me out of the fire.
fire (wec` n‡Z i¶v Kiv)

349. Pull one’s weight Try earnestly (h_vmva¨ †Póv Kwiqv) He finished the work in time by pulling his
weight.
350. Put all one’s eggs in Risk everything one has in a single
I invested my savings in different businesses
one basket venture (GK wel‡q mKj SuzwK MÖnY) as I did not want to put all my eggs in one
basket.
351. Pyrrhic Victory A victory earned at great cost
The nation offered its blood and sweat and
(K‡ó AwR©Z Rq) ultimately won a Pyrrhic Victory.

352. Queer fish Selfish person (¯^v_©v‡š^lx e¨w³) I cannot deal with a queer fish like him.

353. Rag day The last day of students life Rag day is a memorable day in every
student’s life.
(wk¶vRxe‡bi †kl w`b)

354. Rank and file The common people The rank and file are proud of their General.

(mvaviY ˆmwbK, mvaviY gvbly )

355. Read one’s letter Read understanding the hidden If you read his letter between the lines, you
between the lines will find that he has no faith in my honesty.
meaning (AšÍwbw© nZ A_© eySv)
356. Ready money He came prepared with ready money.
Money in cash (Zij A_©)

357. Red letter day A memorable day (¯^iYxq w`b) December 16, 1971 is a red letter day in the
358. Red-tape history of Bangladesh.
Excessive official formality
Official red-tape often delays action.
(Awdwmqvj Avbôy vwbKZv)

359. Rhyme or reason Reason (KviY/hwy ³ZK©) He insulted me without any rhyme or reason.

360. Ride the high horse Be arrogant (D×Z) I avoid him because he always rides the high
horse.
361. Right and left Disorder (G‡jvcv_vwo)
The boys are in right and left.

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SL. Phrase Meaning Example
No.
Bad time (`ty mgq) He had a rough passage this year with one
362. Rough passage illness after another.
A person better fitted for another He is a Round peg in a square hole.
363. Round peg in a post than what he holds
square hole
(†h e¨w³ Ab¨ c‡`i Dchy³)

364. Round the clock Work in all time They finished the work in time by working
365. Rule of thumb round the clock.
366. Run riot (me mgq Kv‡R wb‡qvwRZ _vKv)
367. Salad days Though illiterate, our cultivators often solve
368. Save one’s face Method based on experience or their difficulties by the rule of thumb.

practice. (AwfÁZvi Av‡jv‡K) Feelings ran riot in the meeting and the
police had to intervene to restore order.
Act without restraint
We now feel amused at our deeds in our
(evuavnxbfv‡e KvR Kiv) salad days.

A time of youth innocence's and You must do something to save your face.

inexperience (Kv‡iv †hŠe‡bi AbwfÁZv)
To save honor (m¤§vb evu Pv‡bv)

369. Second thoughts Reconsideration (cby twe©‡ePbv) I decided to accept the offer on second
370. See eye to eye with Agree (m¤§Z nIqv) thoughts.

I do not see eye to eye with him on this point.

371. See one’s off To bid good bye (we`vq Rvbv‡Z hvIqv) I went to the station to see him off.

372. See the light be born (Rb¥MÖnY Kiv) He saw the light in an auspicious hour.

373. Set free To make free (g³y Kiv) After beating severely the monarch set free
the slaves.
374. Sheet anchor The final support (caÖ vb Aej¤^b) He is our sheet anchor, and if he fails, we
are undone.
375. Show one’s teeth To frighten sb to preclude (ceÖ j evav Show your teeth (or show fight) if your rights
†`evi fq †`Lvb) are threatened.
(or show fight)
I cannot show you my hand now.
376. Show sb one's hand To express one's will (gZje cÖKvk
Kiv) The enemy showed the white feather at the
sight of our army.
377. Show the white Escape being fear (f‡q cjvqb Kiv) The man is sitting on the fence in the quarrel.
feather

378. Sit on the fence Be neutral (wbi‡c¶ _vKv)

379. Sitting duck An easy target/vulnearable (mnR j¶¨ The senator was a sitting duck because of
380. Sixty sense ev wkKvi)
his unpopular position on school uniform.
381. Skeleton in the
cupboard Power of intuition Besides being a highly qualified and
experienced physician, Dr. Ray had a strong
382. Skin and bone (AcKÖ vwkZ Abfy w~ Z eSy vi ¶gZv) sixty sense, which made him so successful
383. Sleeping partner Scandel (†K‡jsKvix) in his profession.

They avoided any discussion in the matter as
it is a skeleton in the cupboard of the family.

Having only the skin and bones, Malaria has left him all skin and bone.

without any flesh (Aw¯’Pg©mvi)

Inactive partner (wbw¯Œq Askx`vi) He is a sleeping partner of this firm.

384. Slip of the tongue An unintentional error in speaking I apologize to you for my slip of the tongue.
385. Slow coach
386. Smell a rat (Awb”QvK…Z fyj) A slow coach like RA khan will not be able to
Lazy person (Ajm cKÖ …wZi †jvK) make a quick proceed.
I smell a rat in the suggestion.
To suspect something (m‡›`n Kiv)

387. Snake in the grass A hidden or hypocritical enemy (¸ß Beware of him; he is a snake in the grass.
388. Soft soap kÎæ)
Flattery (†Zvlvgy‡`) He won promotion by applying a little soft
soap.

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SL. Phrase Meaning Example
No.
Signs or evidence of something Don’t take any decision now; I feel there is
389. Something in the something in the wind.
wind (†Kv‡bv wKQzi cÖgvY)

390. Square (or fair) deal Fair behave (b¨vqm½Z e¨envi) You will have a square (or hair) deal here.

391. Square meal Heart content meal (†cU fiv Avnvi) He is so poor that he can't afford a square
392. Steer clear of Avoide something (GovBqv Pjv) meal everyday.

Bikash should steer clear of his bad friends.

393. Stone’s throw very near (LyeB wbK‡U) His house is within a stone’s throw from
mine.
394. Storm in a tea-cup Great excitement over a small
You have raised a storm in a tea-cup over
matter this petty loss.

(Z”z Q wel‡q Av‡jvPbvi So †Zvjv)

395. Straight from the horse’s Information direct from a reliable I got this news straight from the horse’s
mouth.
mouth source (wbf©i‡hvM¨ m‡~ Îi Z_¨)

396. Street Arabs Children of the houseless He felt so much pity for the street Arabs that
he built a ‘Home’ for them.
Nomads (hvhvei)
Unless we strike the iron while it is hot, we
397. Strike the iron while To take the opportunity (†Suvc e‡y S shall never succeed in life.

it is hot †Kvc gviv)

398. Sum and substance The purport, Summary (mvigg©) The sum and substance of the story is this.

399. Swan song Last creation or last statement I thank God I have done my duty- was the
swan song of Nelson.
(me©‡kl Kg©)

400. Take one to task Rebuke (wZi¯‹vi Kiv) He was taken to task for his misconduct.

401. Take to heart Get hearted (gg©vnZ nIqv) Srabon took his behavior to heart.

402. Thorn in one’s side Obstacle (Mv‡q KvuUv¯^iƒc, cwÖ ZeÜK) My partner is a thorn in my side.

403. Though and through Thoroughly (LywUbvwUfv‡e, m¤úY~ ©fv‡e) I have studied the man through and through.

404. Through thick and Through all obstacles He stood by me through thick and thin.

thin (cwÖ ZeÜKZv m‡Ë¡I)

405. Time and again Often (cÖvq) I warned him time and again.

406. Tit for tat Like for like (‡hgb Kg©, †Zgb dj ev You should not be angry with me; I have
Dch³y cÖwZ‡kva) given you only tit for tat.

407. To all appearance Apparently (`„k¨Z; ¯úó) To all appearance, he is innocent.

408. To and fro (up and Here & there (Gw`K& Iw`K&) He is walking to and fro (up and down) in the
down) By heart and soul (cvÖ Y f‡i) garden.
Severely (nv‡o nv‡o) He enjoyed the scenery to his heart’s
409. To one’s heart’s content.
content
He is wicked to the backbone.
410. To the backbone

411. To the contrary Just opposite (cwÖ ZK~‡j) I said nothing to the contrary.

412. To the letter Latterly (A¶‡i A¶‡i) I have followed your directions to the letter.

413. To the point Pertinently (h_vh_) Answer to the point.

414. Tooth and nail Desperately (Zxeªfv‡e) I shall oppose the bill tooth and nail.

415. Tooth for a tooth Tit for tet (¶wZ ev Ab¨v‡qi cwie‡Z© ¶wZ ev Tooth for a tooth is the law of the jungle.
Ab¨v‡qi Øviv cÖwZ‡kva jIqv)

416. Top brass Highest ranking officers (D”P c`¯’ The meeting was attended by the top brass
Kg©KZ©v) of the organization.

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SL. Phrase Meaning Example
No.
To ignore or to refuse to sb/sth The supreme court said there was a need for action,
417. Turn a deaf ear to but Congress has turned a deaf ear to the court.
(Ae‡njv Kiv ev `w„ ó bv †`Iqv) He has been turned down for ten jobs so far.
418. Turn down Reject (cZÖ ¨vLvb Kiv)

419. Turn over a new To change the way of life to become better He went to America to turn over a new leaf.
leaf
(fv‡jv wKQiy Rb¨ Rxe‡bi MwZc_ cwieZ©b Kiv)
420. Turn nail
Escape (cvwj‡q hvIqv) At last the thief turned nail from Bangladesh.

421. Ugly customer A difficult or dangerous person to deal Beware of him, - he is an ugly customer.
422. Under my nose
423. Under sb’s wing with (hvi mv‡_ mn‡R gxgvsmv Kiv hvq bv) I searched everywhere for the letter and it
In front of (†Pv‡Li mvg‡b) was under my nose all the time.
We all were under his wing.
Under one's refuge (KvnviI c¶cy‡U ev
Avkª‡q)

424. Under the thumb Under control (wbqš¿bvaxb) He is under the thumb of his brother.

425. Up and doing Active (Zrci, PU&c‡U) Be up and doing if you want to succeed.

426. Ups and downs A succesion of both good and bad There is ups and downs in a man's life.
427. Up to the mark Your essay is not up to the mark.
experience (DÌvbcZb)
According to the standard (gvb Abyhvqx)

428. Utopian scheme Nice but impractical planning (my›`i I cannot support such a Utopian scheme.
wKš‘ Aev¯Íe cwiKíbv/ Kíbvi ivR¨)

429. Vested interests Personal reason for waiting sth In enforcing the rule, the authority has to act
430. Vexed question against the vested interests.
431. Virgin soil happen (wb‡Ri mwy eav Av`vq Kiv)

Matter of dispute (AgxgvswmZ/weev‡`i welq) This is a vexed question and should not be

lightly disposed of.

Infertile land (Abvev`x Rwg) There is enough in virgin soil in this state.

432. Watch and ward Careful (mZK©) Soldiers kept watch ad ward all night.

433. Weal and woe Happy and sorrow (mLy -`ytL) I shall follow you in weal and woe.

434. Weather the storm Overcome the difficulties (KwVb He is in difficulties, but I am sure he will
cwiw¯’wZ DËiY Kiv) weather the storm.

435. Well off Affluent person (abevb e¨w³/ ¯^”Qj) He is well off and can help you a little.

436. Give a wide berth to Deliberately avoid (B”QvK…Zfv‡e eR©b) He gave a wide berth to me in the party.

437. Wide of the mark Not to the point, Irrelevant (h_vh_ bq) Your remark is wide of the mark.

438. Widow’s mite A small contribution given by a person I prize a widow’s mite more than a rich man’s
439. Wild cat strike
who has a little (†kl Aej¤^b ev ¶z`ª `vb) hundred.
440. Willing horses
441. With a good grace A sudden and unofficial strike (nVvr I The workers went into a wild cat strike when

AbvKvw•¶Z ag©NU) they heard the news of arrest of their

leaders.

Willing workers (†¯^”Qv †meK) There are many willing horses who would do
the job for me.

In a pleasant manner (my›`ifv‡e) He took his defeat with a good grace.

442. With a grain of salt With doubt/with reserve Take his story with a grain of salt.

443. With a high (or, iron) Strictly (K‡Vvi n‡¯Í) He put down the rebellion with a high (or,
iron) hand.
hand
He came here with a view to getting my approval.
444. With a view to In order to (D‡Ï‡k¨)

445. Worth one’s salt Really worth (Dchy³) I find my new man to worth his salt.

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SL. Phrase Meaning Example
No.

446. A flash in the pan A short-lived outburst of effort His enthusiasm for social service is just a
flash in the pan.
447. A red rag to a bull (¶wY‡Ki Rb¨ ZrciZv)
My presence was like a red rag to a bull to
448. A word in season A source of great irritation him.

449. Airs and graces (weiw³i KviY) A word in season might have prevented his
downfall.
450. All but Timely advice or warning
451. All one I am not going to be carried away be his airs
452. All over (or up) with (mgq Dc‡hvMx Dc‡`k) and graces.
453. All stuff and
A way of behaving that shows more He is all but ruined.
nonsense
454. All the same important than actual (AwZiwÄZ AvPiY) It is all one to me whether he comes or not.
455. Anything but
456. Armchair critic Nearly, Almost (cÖvq) It is all over (or up) with the patient.

Just the same (GKB K_v) What you say is all stuff and nonsense.

The last (me©‡kl)

Worthless (G‡Kev‡i ev‡R)

457. As a matter of Nevertheless (Zrm‡Ë¡I) You treated me ill; I love you all the same.
course Your statement is anything but true.
definitely not I do not care for an armchair critic like him.
458. As a rule A person who offers criticism without
459. As bold as a brass I shall inherit my father’s property as matter
being actively involved (m¤ú³„ bv n‡q of course.
460. As for mgv‡jvPbv Kiv) He goes to bed at 10 p.m. as a rule.
461. As good as The old man was as bold as a brass and
462. As good as one’s logically or naturally faced the rowdies.
As for myself, I know nothing of it.
word Usually (wbqggvwdK) The matter is as good as settled.
463. As to Daring (fq¼i) He is as good as his word.
464. At fault
In regard (m¤^‡× ej‡Z †M‡j)
465. At a pinch Very nearly (ØvicvÖ ‡šÍ)
Keep promise (K_v ivLv)
466. At a time
467. At all costs About (m¤^‡Ü) As to that, I know nothing.

468. At cross purposes 1. Blameworthy 1. He was at fault for a mistake
2. He was at fault and did not know what to say.
469. At issue 2. Puzzled (nZf¤^)

In case of emergency (Riæix †¶‡Î) You have to change some of your decisions
simultaneously (GKev‡i) at a pinch of the situation.

He took three cookies at a time

In all possible ways (hZB ¶wZ nDK bv Stick to the truth at all costs.
†Kb)

Misunderstanding each other They are arguing at cross purposes.

(ci¯úi fjy eSy vSwz S)

In dispute (Z‡K©i welqxf‚Z) What is the point at issue?.

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No.

470. At last Ultimately (cwi‡k‡l) He succeeded at last.

471. At most or at the Taking the most hopeful view He had ten men at most or at the most.
most
(Lye †ekx nB‡jI)

472. At odds In disagreement (Awgj) This action is at odds with his declared
473. At one with sb Accord with (GKgZ) policy.

He is at one with me on this point.

474. At one’s best Show one’s powers best (Kv‡iv m‡e©v”P His is at his best in this type of problem.
¶gZv †`Lv‡bv)

475. At sea Perplexed (nveyWyey LvIqv) I am quite at sea in English.

476. At the best , At best Taking the best account (eo‡Rvi We can’t arrived before the Firday at best.
Lyefvj Kwiqv awi‡jI)

477. At the first blush At first sight (c_Ö g †`Lvq) The scheme appears worthless at the first blush.

478. At the latest No later than the mentioned time I shall come by the 15th at the latest.

(wba©vwiZ mg‡qi g‡a¨)

479. At the point of death About to die (cvÖ q gZ„ z¨i c‡_) The child is at the point of death.

480. At the root of Main cause (g~j KviY) Hi is at the root of all the trouble.

481. At variance with Different from (mvgÄm¨nxb) Your deeds are at variance with your words.

482. Bag of bones Extremely thin person (RxY©kxY©) After a prolonged illness, he has become a
483. Bear garden bag of bones.
A place full of noise and quarrels,
The members turned the meeting into a bear
(wek„•Lj RvqMv) garden.

484. Bear hard upon Be Painful (†e`bv`vqK) This tax will bear hard upon the people.

485. Bear the brunt Bear the hardship (ZxeªZv mn¨ Kiv) They bore the brunt of the enemy’s attack.

486. Before long Soon (kxNÖB) He will come before long.

487. Behind the screen Secrete (c`©vi Avov‡j, wfZ‡i wfZ‡i) I know all that passes behind the screen (or,
(or, scenes, or scenes, or, curtain).
curtain)

488. Bell the cat Take the lead in a risky adventure The plan is good, but who will bell the cat.

(wec`RbK Kv‡R †bZ…Z¡ †`Iqv)

489. Beneath one’s dignity Dishonorable (Am¤§vbRbK) It is beneath my dignity to accept the post.

490. Best of the bunch The best of the lot (m‡e©vËg, cv‡ji †Mv`v) There are so many candidates, but you will
have to choose the best of the bunch.
491. Between Scylla and In a dilemma (Dfq m¼U) I am between Scylla and Charybdis in this
quarrel between my friends.
charybdis (or,
Between you and me or between ourselves, I
between two fires or consider him a fool.

between the devil

and the deep sea)

492. Between you and Speaking confidentially

me or Between (m‡½vc‡b ewj‡ZwQ)

ourselves

493. Beyond doubt Without doubt, or certainly (wbtm‡›`‡n) Don’t worry, he will come back beyond doubt.

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No.

494. Bid one’s time To wait for the right time (m‡y hv‡Mi A‡c¶vq They are biding their time to make the attack.
_vKv)

495. Blow (or sound) one’s To expose oneself (wb‡Ri XvK wcUvb) Yu will be laughed at if you blow (or sound)
own trumpet or horn your own trumpet or horn.
Born with silver spoon
496. Born under a lucky He is so successful that he must have been
star (ïf¶‡b Rb¥MÖnY Kiv) born under a lucky star.

497. Born with a silver Born rich (eo‡jv‡Ki N‡i Rb¥MÖnY Kiv) He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
Failure has broken his heart.
spoon in one’s mouth

498. Break one’s heart Make deserted (gb fv½v)

499. Break open Open with force (†f‡½ Ljy j) The thief broke open the window.

500. Break the ice To stop silence (cvÖ _wgK RoZv ev There was silence for some time, after which
wb¯ÍäZv f½ Kiv) I broke the ice and began to talk.

501. Break the news To be the first to tell bad news (`ty msev` I broke the news of his son’s death to him.
cÖKvk)

502. Broken reed A person or thing too weak to be His friend proved to be a broken reed in the
time of need.
relied on (Awbf©ikxj Avkªq/ Aej¤^b)

503. Bring to bay Entrap (†KvYVvmv Kiv) He was suddenly brought to bay.

504. Bull in a china shop Clumsy/Troublemaker person The child in my room was bull in a china
shop.
(†ec‡ivqvfv‡e aŸsmKix)

505. Burn a hole in one’s To be spent quickly (`ª-Z LiP n‡q Money given to a child burns a hole in his
pocket.
pocket hvIqv)

506. Burn one’s boats/ To do something that makes it impossible Think carefully before you resign-you don't
bridges
to return to the previous situation want to burn your boats /bridges.
507. Burn one’s fingers
Suffer for rashness (†ec‡ivqv AvPi‡Yi He burnt his fingers in the share market.
dj †fvM Kiv)

508. Burn the candle at To work very hard & stay up late at No wonder Mary is ill; she has been burning
both ends night the candle at both ends for a long time.

509. Burn the midnight To study at midnight (AwaK ivZ RvMv) If you study regularly, you will not have to
oil burn the midnight oil before the examination.
Except (e¨ZxZ)
510. But for But for you, I would have failed.

511. Buy a pig in a poke To purchase sth without knowing its I know nothing of this new company and so
512. By dint of refused to buy share in it because that would
value (g~j¨ bv †R‡b †Kv‡bv wKQz µq) be like buying a pig in a poke.

Through/by means of (mvnv‡h¨) He shone in life by dint of industry.

513. By head and Much better (A‡bK A‡bK fvj) He is above me by head and shoulders.
shoulders By far (me w`K †_‡K) He is the best man here by long/all odds.

514. By long/all odds

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SL. Phrase Meaning Example
No. He got the lift by reason of seniority.
On account of (Kvi‡Y)
515. By reason of

516. By the way any way (cmÖ ‡½µ‡g) By the way, I found that book you were looking for.

517. By virtue of On account of (e‡j/¸‡Y) He succeeded by virtue of hard labor.

518. Carry all/ everything To win all obstacle (mg¯Í evav Rq Kiv) His personality carried all before him.

before one

519. Carry off one’s feet Be wild with excitement, (Avnjv‡` AvULvbv) He was carried off his feet by his success.

520. Caught(found) to get advantage by doing sth wrong Take care that you may not be caught napping.
napping
(AbvKvw•LZ myweav MÖnY)
521. Change color
Became pale because of fear He changed color at the sight of the police.
522. Child’s play
(d¨vKv‡k)

Very easy task (†Q‡j‡Ljv, A_©vr Ley mnR KvR) It is not child’s play to walk this distance.

523. Clean bill of health A certificate that sb was healthy and He was allowed to join his duties only after
acceptable (m¯y ’¨Zvi mb`)
524. Clear the decks the doctor had given him a clean bill of
525. Cold comfort
526. Cold feet health.

To get ready to do something (bZbz We took all actions to clear the decks for a

wKQz Ki‡Z cÖ¯‘Z _vKv) successful negotiation.

Poor consolation (Amgv`Z„ ) They tried to give cold comfort to the
bereaved family.

Fear of doing sth (fxiæZv) He showed cold feet when the danger came.

527. Cold war Unfriendly relation, short of actual The two big nations are at cold war.

fighting, (mœvqy-h×y ) We have talked a lot and now let us come (or
get) down to brasstacks.
528. Come (or get) down To come to the original point After much persuasion he came clean and
(Kv‡Ri K_vq Avmv) told the whole story.
to brasstacks The result came short of our expectation.

529. Come clean To be honest with sb about sth (mZ¨
cÖKvk Kiv)

530. Come short of Be less than (Kg nIqv)

531. Come to a head To reach the final stage My differences with him have now come to a head.

532. Come to grief Suffer (†fvMv) He came to grief for his hasty action.

533. Come to pass Happen (NUv) I do not know how it came to pass.

534. Come to terms To negotiate (gxgvsmv Kiv) Circumstances compelled him to come to
535. Come true To be proved (mZ¨ cÖgvb nIqv) terms with his enemy.

His words came true.

536. Cool one’s heels Be kept waiting (A‡c¶v ivLv) I had to cool my heels at the lounge for a
long time before I was allowed to meet him.
537. Count one's chickens Be too hopeful of one’s chances of
He is over-optimistic about his business
before they are hatched success (Mv‡Q KvVu vj †Mv‡d †Zj) plans and has started counting his chickens
before they are hatched.
538. Cross (or, pass) Take a decisive step (wm×všÍ MÖnY)
the Rubicon He hesitated for a long time, but at last crossed (or
passed) the Rubicon and gave up service to
539. Cross one’s mind Realize (Dcjwä Kiv) join the Bar.

The idea did not cross my mind.

540. Curtain lectures To take wife's advice (¯¿xi civgk©) He is guided by curtain lectures.

541. Dance to sb’s tune Follow sb’s lead, (K_vgZ Pjv) They refused to dance to his tune (or pipe).

(or pipe) He is suffering from a serious disease and
his days are numbered.
542. Days are numbered Death is near (gZ„ ¨z Nwb‡q Avmv)

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No.

543. Dead beat Extremely tired, exhausted (K¬všÍ) We were dead beat when we reached the top

544. Dead set against of the hill.

To be strongly opposed to sth. (†Nvi we‡ivax) Why are you so dead set against the idea?

545. Dog’s chance No chance at all (Aev¯Íe Avmv) He stands a dog’s chance to be successful
546. A Dog in -the- this time.
Someone who keeps sth that they He kept the book like a dog~in-the-manager.
manger don't really want, specially to prevent
He looks down in the mouth.
547. Down in the mouth anyone from having it (wb‡RI wb‡e bv,
Ab¨‡KI wb‡Z w`‡e bv Ggb bxwZ)
Out of spirits (nZvkvMÖ¯Í)

548. Down the drain To be wasted or lost (wbõj nIqv) All of our best plans are down the drain.

549. Drag one’s feet Move or act slowly (Kv‡R Zrci bv nIqv) He has been dragging his feet on this matter

for a long time.

550. Draw a blank Get no result (djvdj bv nIqv) So far, the police investigation has drawn a
blank.

551. Draw near Become close (Nwb‡q Avmv) He is reading seriously because his exam is
drawing near.

552. Draw the line 1. To set a limit (mxgv wba©viY Kiv) 1. In making fun of others, you should draw the

2. To refuse to do sth (†Kv‡bv wKQz Ki‡Z line.
2. When asked to do, he drew the line.
A¯^xKvi Kiv)

553. Drive a hard bargain 2. to work hard to negotiate prices He drove a hard bargain.

(Zxeª `i KlvKwl Kiv)

554. Earn an honest penny To earn in a honest means He earns an honest penny by hard labour.

(mrfv‡e A_© DcvR©b Kiv)

555. Eat one’s heart out Get hearted (gbtK‡ó _vKv) Why do you eat your heart out over your
failure?

556. Elbow-room Sufficient space for work (cÖk¯Í RvqMv) This factory is too small to provide elbow-

room for its workers.

557. Err on the safe side To be intentionally inaccurate in It is better or err on the safe side than to take
order to avoid taking risk (eo ai‡bi risk by trying to be too precise.

Swz K Gov‡Z B”QvKZ… fv‡e †QvU Lv‡Uv fyj Kiv)

558. Face out To act boldly inspite of criticism/ Trouble There was a great opposition, but he faced it
559. Face value (mgv‡jvPbv m‡Ë¡I mvnm wb‡q KvR Kiv)
our nicely.

Outward appearance (ewntgj~ ¨) Don’t accept it on its face value.

560. Fag end At the last moment (cÖvq †kl gû~ ‡Z©) He came at the fag~end of the meeting.

561. Fair field and no Unbiased justice (wbi‡c¶ e¨envi) I want only fair field and no favor.
favor Friends in good time (mymg‡qi eÜz)
To collide (av°v jvMv) Avoid such fair-weather (or, summer) friends
562. Fair-weather (or, to shine in life.
summer) friends The ship fell foul of a hidden rock.

563. Fall foul of

564. Fall to the ground (of a To be rendered invalid, specially because His proposal fell to the ground.
plan, theory etc.)
of lack of info. (wbõj/cÖZ¨LvZ)
565. Fancy price
a price far in excess of what a thing Houses are being sold now at a fancy price.
566. Far and near (or far
and wide) is worthy ov, (Pov gj~ ¨)

567. Feather one’s own Everywhere (me©Î) The news spread far and near.
nest
To use power & prestige to provide Some men feather their own nests during

for self interest (¶gZvi Ace¨envi K‡i disturbances.
¯^v_© Av`vq)

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No.

568. Feel one’s way To take step very carefully (mveav‡b A man starting a new business should feel

AMÖmi nIqv) his way for a time.

569. Feet of clay to have a faultor weakness in your When the actor was imprisoned for drug
offences, his fans were upset to find that their
570. Few and far character (Pwi‡Î LyuZ _vKv) hero had feet of clay.
between
Rare (Kv‡jf‡`ª) He comes to our house few and fare
571. Fight with one’s between.
backs to the wall
Try to escape from danger place The Indian batsmen had to fight with their
572. Find one’s feet
(†KvYVvmv nBqv AvZ¥i¶vi AvcÖvY †Póv Kiv) backs to the wall to avoid defeat.

To become able to act independently & The boy found his feet in his new school in a

with confidence (AvZ¥wek¦vm Ges ¯^vaxbZvi couple to weeks.

mwnZ KvR Kiv)

573. Fire and sword Destruction (aŸsm) The invader carried fire and sword as he
First of all (me©v‡Mª) went.
574. First and foremost In good health (m¯y ’)
The first and foremost duty of a student is to
575. Fit as a fiddle read attentively.
576. For the time being
577. Fly high Though he is old, he is fit as a fiddle.

578. Fly in the face AvcvZZ For the time being he has no job to do.

To be successful (mdj nIqv) British cinema has been flying high recently,
winning several coveted awards.

To oppose or to be opposed of sth Such a proposal is flying in the face of
common sense.
that is usual of expected (we‡ivwaZv

Kiv)

579. Fly in the ointment A small thing that spoils everything The party was well-attended, but his absence

580. Flying visit (eRª AvuUwz b d¯‹v †M‡iv) was a fly in the ointment.

581. Follow suit A very short visit (†QvULvU ågY) He just made a flaying visit to us on his way
582. Fool’s paradise To follow (AbymiY Kiv) to the club.

583. Foot the bill He fled, and his friend followed suit.

584. For the sake of Illusory happiness (KvíwbK ¯^M©/†evKvi It you expect any help form him, you are
585. Find fault with ¯^M©) living in a fool’s paradise.
586. Free and easy
Be responsible for paying the cost of Who will be footing the bill for the party?
587. Free-lance
sth (wej cwi‡kva Kiv)
588. From A to B
For/ in order to (Rb¨) I did this for the sake of peace between us.
589. From time to time
590. Get (or, go) into the To find fault (LZuy aiv) He found fault with me for nothing.

red Relaxed (wkw_j) Life was never going to be so free and easy
591. Give ear to, or lend again.

ear (or an ear) to Not attached to any party He is a free-lance politician.
592. God-send
(K‡iv mv‡_ mshy³ bq)

From one place to another (GK ¯’vb For me a car is just a means of getting from

n‡Z Ab¨ ¯’vb) A to B.

Occasionally (gv‡S gv‡S) I came here from time to time.

Losing money (Avw_©K ¶wZi m¤§yLxb Because of prolonged strikes and lock-outs,
nIqv) the company got (or, went) into the red.

Be attentive (g‡bv‡hvM †`qv) We should not give ear to criticism.

Sth wanted or needed that happens His help came to me as god-send at that

unexpectedly (ˆ`e †cÖwiZ) moment.