Bring to book ( শাস্তি দেওয়া ) He should be brought to book for his misconduct.
As it were ( যেন ) The sun is, as it were , the lamp of the universe.
A blessing in disguise ( বিপরীতে হিত ; প্রথমে খারাপ হিসেবে মনে হলেও পরবর্তীতে ভালো হয় ) Sam's motorcycle accident was a blessing in disguise because he got enough insurance money.
At stake ( বিপন্ন ) His life is at stake now.
All but ( প্রায় ) The poor villagers are all but ruined.