After years of drifting apart, Anna decided it was time to have a heart-to-heart talk with her father.
She knew it wouldn’t be easy. Their relationship had always been on thin ice since the argument five years ago.
Sitting down in the living room, Anna took a deep breath. “Dad, I don’t want to beat around the bush. We need to talk.”
Her father nodded, understanding the seriousness.
“I’ve been feeling like I’m always caught between two stools — wanting to respect you but also need my own space.”
Her father sighed. “I get it. Maybe we both need to bury the hatchet.”
Anna smiled for the first time in a while. “Yeah, it’s time to turn over a new leaf.”
They agreed to start fresh, hoping to rebuild their bond.
Idioms Used in the Story
1. On thin ice
Meaning: In a risky or delicate situation.
Examples:
- After missing the deadline, he was on thin ice with his boss.
- Their friendship was on thin ice after the misunderstanding.
2. Beat around the bush
Meaning: To avoid talking about something directly.
Examples:
- Stop beating around the bush and tell me the truth.
- She beat around the bush instead of giving a clear answer.
3. Caught between two stools
Meaning: Unable to decide between two options.
Examples:
- I’m caught between two stools — choosing between my job and family.
- He was caught between two stools when deciding which college to attend.
4. Bury the hatchet
Meaning: To make peace and stop arguing.
Examples:
- After years of fighting, they finally buried the hatchet.
- It’s time to bury the hatchet and move on.
5. Turn over a new leaf
Meaning: To start fresh or change your behavior for the better.
Examples:
- After his mistake, he turned over a new leaf.
- I’m trying to turn over a new leaf this year.
