Lily never believed in love at first sight—until the day she bumped into Jack at the café.
He smiled and said, “Looks like we both hit it off.”
They spent the afternoon chatting, and Lily realized she was really head over heels for him.
But just as things were getting serious, Jack had to leave town unexpectedly.
Lily was worried but told herself, “I won’t put all my eggs in one basket.”
Weeks later, Jack surprised her with a visit.
Lily blushed and said, “I guess you really stole my heart.”
Idioms Used in the Story
1. Hit it off
Meaning: To quickly get along well with someone.
Examples:
- They hit it off during their first meeting.
- The new coworkers hit it off immediately.
2. Head over heels
Meaning: Completely in love.
Examples:
- He’s head over heels for his new girlfriend.
- She fell head over heels after their first date.
3. Put all your eggs in one basket
Meaning: To risk everything on one thing or person.
Examples:
- Don’t put all your eggs in one basket when investing.
- She didn’t want to put all her eggs in one basket in the relationship.
4. Steal someone’s heart
Meaning: To make someone fall in love with you.
Examples:
- He stole her heart with his kindness.
- That movie really stole my heart.
