No matter how hard he tries, his jokes always ____ at parties.

• Correct answer: No matter how hard he tries, his jokes always fall flat at parties.

- The phrase 'falls flat' in the above sentence means it fails to have the intended effect (phrase).
- অর্থাৎ ব্যর্থ হওয়া, কোনো প্রভাব না ফেলা, বা প্রত্যাশিত প্রতিক্রিয়া না পাওয়া।

• Example Sentences:
- His joke fell flat, and nobody laughed.
- The plan to impress the audience fell flat.
- No matter how interesting the idea was, it just fell flat in the meeting.

• Other Options:
খ) Stands to reason
- English Meaning: To be logical or make sense.
- Bangla Meaning: যুক্তিসংগত হওয়া; পরিষ্কারভাবে বোঝা যাওয়া।

গ) Keep company
- English Meaning: To go on dates that may eventually lead to marriage.
- Bangla Meaning: সঙ্গ দেওয়া।

ঘ) Breaks the ice
- English Meaning: To start a conversation in a social setting and make people feel more relaxed.
- Bangla Meaning: জমে থাকা নীরবতা ভাঙা; কথা বলার সূচনা করা।

Source: Merriam & Webster Dictionary, Oxford Dictionary, Accessible Dictionary