It was a rainy Monday when Jake realized he had hit rock bottom.
He’d just lost his job, his rent was overdue, and even his cat didn’t want to cuddle with him. 

But instead of giving up, Jake decided to turn over a new leaf.
He woke up early the next day, shaved for the first time in weeks, and applied for every job he could find.

After a few interviews that didn’t go well, he finally landed a job at a local design agency. The pay wasn’t amazing, but it was a start.

On his first day, he tried to play it cool. But during lunch, his new colleague Emma whispered, “Don’t trust Kyle too much. He likes to stab people in the back.”

Jake smiled nervously and kept his distance. A week later, Kyle tried to take credit for Jake’s design. But this time, Jake didn’t stay silent. He stood his ground and explained the truth in front of the team.

Surprisingly, everyone supported Jake. Even the boss gave him a nod of approval.
From that day on, things started looking up.

Idioms Used in the Story

1. Hit rock bottom

Meaning: Be at the lowest point in life
Examples:
After he lost his job and apartment, he felt he had hit rock bottom.
Sometimes you need to hit rock bottom to rise again.

2. Turn over a new leaf

Meaning: Start fresh with better behavior or attitude
Examples:
She promised to turn over a new leaf after the breakup.
After moving to a new city, I decided to turn over a new leaf.

3. Land a job

Meaning: Get a job
Examples:
He finally landed a job after months of searching.
I’m so happy you landed your dream job!

4. Stab someone in the back

Meaning: Betray someone
Examples:
I trusted him, but he stabbed me in the back.
Office politics often involve stabbing people in the back.

5. Stand your ground

Meaning: Defend yourself or your beliefs firmly
Examples:
She stood her ground during the argument.
It’s important to stand your ground when you’re right.