Emma found an old guitar in the attic while helping her dad clean. It was dusty but still beautiful.
“Whose was this?” she asked.
Her dad smiled. “It was mine. I used to play it when I was your age, but then life got in the way.”
Emma cleaned it and brought it to him the next day.
“I want you to play again,” she said from the bottom of her heart.
He hesitated. “I haven’t played in years. I’m really out of practice.”
Emma grinned. “Well, no time like the present!”
That night, he strummed a few chords and they sang together in the living room. The moment was simple, but it hit different.
Afterward, he looked at her and said, “You really know how to make someone’s day.”
Idioms Used in the Story
1. From the bottom of one’s heart
Meaning: Sincerely and with deep emotion.
Examples:
- I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
- She apologized from the bottom of her heart.
2. Get in the way
Meaning: To interfere or prevent something from happening.
Examples:
- Work always gets in the way of our family time.
- Don’t let fear get in the way of your dreams.
3. Out of practice
Meaning: Not as skilled as before due to not doing something for a while.
Examples:
- I’m out of practice with my Spanish.
- He was out of practice on the piano but tried anyway.
4. Hit different (informal)
Meaning: To feel special, unique, or more emotional than usual.
Examples:
- That song hits different late at night.
- Her smile just hits different when she’s proud of you.
5. Make someone’s day
Meaning: To make someone very happy.
Examples:
- Your message really made my day.
- Seeing my dog waiting for me made my day.
