Kyle had exactly one shot at landing a job after college.
He ironed his shirt, printed his résumé, practiced answers… and left home feeling confident.
Until he realized — he wore two different shoes.
“You’ve got to be kidding me,” he whispered, staring down.
Left shoe: black. Right shoe: navy blue.
He called his roommate.
“Bro, bring my other black shoe. Please.”
“Dude, I’m in class. You’re on your own.”
Kyle sighed and walked into the interview like nothing was wrong.
The manager glanced at his feet, then raised an eyebrow.
Kyle smiled nervously. “Fashion trend. It’s… new.”
She laughed. “Honestly? I like your confidence.”
The interview actually went well.
At the end, she said, “Any final questions?”
Kyle froze. “Yeah… uh… what’s the vibe here?”
She burst out laughing.
A week later, he got the job.
Maybe being a mess wasn’t the worst thing after all.
Idioms Used in the Story
1. One shot
Meaning: One chance; a single opportunity to do something.
Examples:
- This is your one shot — make it count.
- I had one shot at the audition, and I nailed it.
2. You’ve got to be kidding me
Meaning: Used when something is surprising, frustrating, or hard to believe.
Examples:
- I lost my wallet again? You’ve got to be kidding me.
- A pop quiz today? You’ve got to be kidding me!
3. On your own
Meaning: By yourself; without help.
Examples:
- I can’t help you right now — you’re on your own.
- She moved out and is living on her own now.
4. What’s the vibe?
Meaning: What’s the mood or atmosphere? Often used in casual or social situations.
Examples:
- We got to the party and asked, “What’s the vibe here?”
- I like this café — chill vibe.