bar in the law
Refers to a block or obstacle that prevents the user from attaining his or her goal. A sort of happy coincidence.
Bill: "Man, I can't marry Bianca until her bitch sister gets hitched!"
Will: "Neither can I!"
Bill: "Well, I guess this bar in the law makes us friends."
-Taming of the Shrew
Will: "Neither can I!"
Bill: "Well, I guess this bar in the law makes us friends."
-Taming of the Shrew