What does it mean when someone says, “He’s in over
his head” ?
In this lesson, you will learn the meaning of the idiom “in over one’s head” by using context
clues.
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A + B = CA + B = Z
Idioms are phrases that don’t mean exactly what the words say.
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clues context
IDIOM OR
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Rained cats and dogs = Rained very hard
Let’s ReviewCore Lesson
When the chef tried to build the world’s tallest chocolate fountain, he was in over his head.
Chocolicious!
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What have I gotten myself into?
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To be in over one’s head=
To be overwhelmed
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Imagine the idiom.1
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Examine context clues.
Draw a picture.
In this lesson, you learned the meaning of the idiom “in over your head” by using context
clues.
Let’s ReviewGuided Practice
Use context clues to figure out the meaning of the sentence, “Cheyenne
was in over her head when she tried to join the circus after only one trapeze
lesson.”
Let’s ReviewExtension Activities
Make up your own sentence using the idiom “in over one’s head,” then illustrate it.
Let’s ReviewExtension Activities
Choose a partner and use the idiom “in over one’s head” in as many different sentences as possible. Write down your sentences.
Let’s ReviewQuick Quiz
Use context clues to figure out the meaning of the sentence, “I was in over my head when I agreed to pet sit for a
family with twelve little monkeys.” Write down your answer using the
steps from this lesson.
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