Every summer, the whole family gathered for Grandma’s famous bake-off. Everyone brought their best dessert, and Grandma picked the winner.
This year, Mia decided to make triple-chocolate cupcakes.
“I’m gonna go all in,” she told her brother, Sam. “Chocolate frosting, sprinkles, edible glitter—you name it!”
When Grandma walked in and saw Mia’s table, she laughed. “You really went overboard, didn’t you?”
Sam whispered, “She’s about to go nuts when she tastes them.”
Grandma took a bite… and her eyes widened.
“These are dangerously good,” she said, grabbing another. “I might need a sugar detox after this!”
Later, when Mia didn’t win, she took it in stride.
“No big deal,” she smiled. “I still got Grandma to go nuts, and that’s a win.”
Sam grinned. “You really stole the show, though.”
Idioms Used in the Story
1. Go nuts
Meaning: To become very excited, enthusiastic, or a little crazy (often in a fun or exaggerated way).
Examples:
- The crowd went nuts when the band came out.
- She went nuts over the surprise gift.
2. Go all in
Meaning: To give your full effort or commit completely.
Examples:
- He went all in on the business idea.
- If you’re going to try, go all in.
3. Go overboard
Meaning: To do something to an excessive or extreme degree.
Examples:
- Don’t go overboard with the decorations.
- She went overboard buying gifts for everyone.
4. Take it in stride
Meaning: To deal with a problem or disappointment calmly and without getting upset.
Examples:
- He took the rejection in stride.
- She takes criticism in stride.
5. Steal the show
Meaning: To get all the attention or praise, especially unexpectedly.
Examples:
- The kid actor totally stole the show.
- Her performance stole the show last night.