Jason had always been stuck in a dead-end job. Day in and day out, he dreamed of starting his own café but never had the courage to take the leap. One morning, after a heated argument with his boss, Jason decided it was time to bite the bullet. He handed in his resignation and walked out with no backup plan.
His friends thought he was barking up the wrong tree, trying to open a café in a neighborhood already full of them. But Jason had done his homework. He found a cozy spot near a local university and poured his savings into the place.
The first few months were tough. He was burning the midnight oil, managing everything from baking to bookkeeping. Just when he began to lose hope, a local food blogger stumbled upon the café and featured it in a viral video.
Business picked up overnight. Jason was finally riding high, serving customers who lined up down the street. He even opened a second location. Looking back, he knew he had to break the mold to find success.
Idioms Used in the Story
1-Bite the bullet
Meaning: To do something difficult or unpleasant that you’ve been avoiding.
Example:
- I hate going to the dentist, but I had to bite the bullet and get a root canal.
- She bit the bullet and told her boss she was quitting.
2-Barking up the wrong tree
Meaning: To pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action.
Example:
- If you think I broke the vase, you’re barking up the wrong tree.
- He blamed Sarah, but he was barking up the wrong tree.
3-Burn the midnight oil
Meaning: To work late into the night.
Example:
- I had to burn the midnight oil to finish my project on time.
- She burned the midnight oil preparing for her law exam.
4-Riding high
Meaning: Experiencing success or happiness.
Example:
- After winning the award, she was riding high.
- The team is riding high after three straight wins.
5-Break the mold
Meaning: To do something in a new, innovative way.
Example:
- This design breaks the mold of traditional architecture.
- She broke the mold by combining art and science in her teaching.
