Understanding Idioms: Being in Over Your Head

This lesson explains the idiom 'to be in over one's head' using context clues. It begins with a review of idioms, highlighting that they don't mean exactly what the words say. The lesson uses examples, such as 'it rained cats and dogs' and a chef building a chocolate fountain, to illustrate how idioms can be understood through context. The lesson emphasizes visualizing idioms and using context clues to grasp their meanings. It concludes with steps to understand idioms: visualize, use context, and draw.

Why is it a mistake to take idioms literally?

What steps can you take to figure out the meaning of an idiom?