It was Sunday afternoon, and all Alex wanted was to relax and watch his favorite football match. But life had other plans.
As he sat on the couch with popcorn, his little sister ran in yelling, “Let’s watch cartoons!”
Alex sighed, “For crying out loud, I’ve waited all week for this game!”
His mom walked in and gave him a piece of her mind for yelling.
Meanwhile, the dog jumped on the couch, knocking over the popcorn. Alex was officially at his wit’s end.
Just then, the remote slipped into the gap between the cushions. He tried to grab it but ended up falling off the couch.
His dad walked by, saw the chaos, and said, “You guys are really making a mountain out of a molehill.”
Alex stood up, covered in popcorn. “Well, this day really went south.”
Idioms Used in the Story
1. For crying out loud
Meaning: An expression of frustration or impatience.
Examples:
- For crying out loud, turn the music down!
- For crying out loud, how hard is it to be on time?
2. Give someone a piece of your mind
Meaning: To scold or speak angrily to someone.
Examples:
- She gave him a piece of her mind for being rude.
- My boss gave me a piece of his mind after the mistake.
3. At your wit’s end
Meaning: Completely frustrated; not knowing what to do.
Examples:
- I’m at my wit’s end with this noisy neighbor.
- She was at her wit’s end after the fifth computer crash.
4. Make a mountain out of a molehill
Meaning: To exaggerate a small problem.
Examples:
- Don’t make a mountain out of a molehill — it’s just a scratch.
- He always makes a mountain out of a molehill at work.
5. Go south
Meaning: To get worse; to fail.
Examples:
- The project went south after the manager quit.
- Our trip went south when the car broke down.
