Maya sat in the corner of her favorite coffee shop, nervously stirring her latte. She was about to tell her best friend a secret she had been keeping under wraps for months.

When Leo arrived, cheerful as always, she took a deep breath and said, “There’s something I need to tell you. Promise you won’t freak out?”

Leo raised an eyebrow. “Uh-oh. This sounds serious.”

“I’ve been accepted to an art school in Paris. I didn’t tell anyone because I wasn’t sure I’d get in.”

Leo paused, then suddenly grinned. “Wow! That’s amazing! Why would I freak out?”

“I thought you might think I was just chasing dreams that are out of reach.”

Leo shook his head. “Maya, you’ve always had talent. You’re finally going for it — and I’m all in to support you!”

Maya laughed with relief. “Thanks. I was really scared you’d take it the wrong way.”

As they clinked their mugs together, the tension melted, and Maya felt lighter than she had in weeks.

Idioms Used in the Story

1. Under wraps

Meaning: Secret or not revealed yet.

Examples:

The new project is still under wraps.

They kept the wedding plans under wraps.

2. Freak out

Meaning: React with strong emotion (often fear or anger).

Examples:

Don’t freak out, but I lost the keys.

She freaked out when she saw the surprise.

3. Out of reach

Meaning: Too difficult or impossible to achieve.

Examples:

For many, owning a home feels out of reach.

He thought success was out of reach.

4. All in

Meaning: Fully committed or supportive.

Examples:

I’m all in for this plan!

She’s all in when it comes to helping others.

5. Take it the wrong way

Meaning: Misunderstand what someone means.

Examples:

Don’t take it the wrong way — I just want to help.

He took her joke the wrong way.