Sophie had been single for a while, so her best friend convinced her to go on a blind date. “What’s the worst that could happen?” her friend said.
Easier said than done, Sophie thought. She was nervous but agreed.
The night of the date, Sophie almost got cold feet, but she forced herself to go.
At the restaurant, she met Daniel. At first, there were a few awkward silences, but soon they hit it off. They started chatting about travel, books, and even shared the same weird sense of humor.
Halfway through dinner, Sophie thought, “Wow, this guy really checks all the boxes.”
When the bill arrived, Daniel said, “I’ll pay this time.” Sophie smiled and replied, “I won’t say no to that!”
Later, she called her friend and said, “You know what? This time, you really hit the nail on the head.”
Idioms Used in the Story
1. Easier said than done
Meaning: Something that sounds easy, but is actually difficult to do.
Examples:
Quitting sugar is easier said than done.
Moving to a new city is easier said than done.
2. Get cold feet
Meaning: To suddenly feel too nervous to do something.
Examples:
He got cold feet before the wedding.
I almost got cold feet before my first big speech.
3. Hit it off
Meaning: To quickly become friendly or have a good connection with someone.
Examples:
They hit it off right away at the party.
I didn’t expect to hit it off with my new coworker.
4. Check all the boxes
Meaning: To meet all the desired qualities or criteria.
Examples:
This apartment checks all the boxes—great location, affordable, and spacious.
He checks all the boxes for the job.
5. Hit the nail on the head
Meaning: To describe a situation or problem exactly right.
Examples:
You hit the nail on the head with your analysis.
Her comment hit the nail on the head—we do need better communication.
