Bone of contention( বিবাদের বিষয় ) The paternal property is the bone of contention between the two brothers.
At bay( কোনঠাসা ) The tiger was at bay in the bush.
Man of straw( অপদার্থ লোক ) We do not care a fig for a man of straw like him.
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 dagger drawn( খড়গহস্ত ) The two brothers are now at daggers drawn.
Far and wide( সর্বত্র ) His fame as a scholar spread far and wide
