Over Meaning

Tom and Sarah had been looking forward to the weekend camping trip for months. But as they packed their gear, they couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off. The weather forecast predicted clear skies, but a storm seemed to be approaching, threatening to ruin their plans. Tom was overconfident and insisted they would be fine, while Sarah was more cautious. ‘We should check the weather again,’ she said, but Tom brushed her off. He was over the moon about finally having a break from work, so nothing could spoil his excitement. As they hiked through the forest, the storm clouds began to gather, and the wind started to pick up. The sound of thunder rolled across the sky, and within minutes, rain poured down heavily. They quickly realized they had underestimated the situation, and the trail they were on was now dangerous. ‘This is over,’ Sarah said, her voice barely audible above the storm. ‘We need to turn back.’ But Tom refused to give up and insisted they press on. ‘It’s just a little rain,’ he said. ‘We’ve been through worse. Let’s go over the ridge, and we’ll be fine.’ Despite his confidence, they struggled through the thickening storm. The conditions grew worse, and Tom finally had to admit that his overconfidence had been a mistake. ‘Maybe it’s over,’ he sighed as they made their way back to safety. ‘I should’ve listened to you.’ By the time they reached the shelter of their car, they were both drenched. Tom felt a sense of exhaustion, but also relief. The trip had been cut short, but the storm had taught them both a valuable lesson: sometimes, even when you think you’re overprepared, nature has a way of throwing you off course. ‘Next time, we’ll plan better,’ Sarah said, as Tom nodded. ‘And no more overconfidence,’ he added with a chuckle.