Liam had never danced in his life. But when he found out Emma loved salsa, he made a spontaneous decision.
“There’s a beginner class at 6,” he told his roommate. “I think I’ll give it a whirl.”
At the studio, Liam was stiff as a board. He stepped on his partner’s foot three times, spun the wrong way, and almost knocked over the instructor.
Emma, watching from the side, tried not to laugh. “You’re really out of your element,” she said.
“Completely,” Liam admitted, wiping sweat off his forehead. “But I’m still hanging in there.”
By the end of class, he was slightly better. Or at least not dangerous.
“Not bad,” Emma said, smiling. “Wanna grab tacos?”
Liam beamed. “I thought you’d never ask.”
As they left, he whispered, “Next week, I’m trying the dip.”
Emma laughed. “Now don’t get ahead of yourself.”
“Too late,” he grinned. “I’m already hooked.”
Idioms Used in the Story
1. Give something a whirl
Meaning: To try something, especially for the first time.
Examples:
- I’ve never painted, but I’ll give it a whirl.
- He gave skiing a whirl during vacation.
2. Out of your element
Meaning: Uncomfortable or inexperienced in a situation.
Examples:
- I felt out of my element at the opera.
- He’s out of his element in social settings.
3. Hang in there
Meaning: To keep going or stay strong during difficulty.
Examples:
- Hang in there — it gets easier!
- She was nervous, but she hung in there.
4. Get ahead of yourself
Meaning: To do or plan something too soon, without being ready.
Examples:
- Let’s not get ahead of ourselves — we just met.
- Don’t get ahead of yourself with wedding plans!
5. Hooked
Meaning: Very interested or addicted to something.
Examples:
- I watched one episode and now I’m hooked!
- He’s hooked on salsa dancing already.
