what does it mean when someone says, “i wish i could get my foot in the door” ?
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What does it mean when someone says, “I wish I could get my foot in the door” ?. In this lesson, you will learn the meaning of the idiom “get one’s foot in the door” by using context clues. A + B = C A + B = Z. Idioms are phrases that don’t mean exactly what the words say. co n text. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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What does it mean when someone says, “I wish I could get my foot in the
door” ?
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In this lesson, you will learn the meaning of the idiom “get one’s foot in the door” by
using context clues.
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Let’s ReviewLet’s Review
A + B = CA + B = Z
Idioms are phrases that don’t mean exactly what the words say.
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contextIDIOM OR
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Let’s ReviewA Common Mistake
Rained cats and dogs = Rained very hard
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Let’s ReviewCore Lesson
If I could get my foot in the door of Chez Moi as a hostess, I could work my way up to pastry chef.
Yum!
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Let’s ReviewCore Lesson
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Let’s ReviewCore Lesson
Get your foot in the door=
Get a chance to show an employer your talents
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Let’s ReviewCore Lesson Ooh la la!
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Let’s ReviewCore Lesson
Imagine the idiom.1
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Examine context clues.
Draw a picture.
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In this lesson, you learned the meaning of the idiom “get one’s foot in the door” by
using context clues.
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Let’s ReviewGuided Practice
Use context clues to figure out the meaning of the sentence, “If I could get
my foot in the door at the ice cream parlor, I know they would eventually
buy my secret recipe.”
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Let’s ReviewExtension Activities
Make up your own sentence using the idiom “get my foot in the door,” then illustrate it.
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Let’s ReviewExtension Activities
Choose a partner and use the idiom “get my foot in the door” in as many different sentences as possible. Write down your sentences.
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Let’s ReviewQuick Quiz
Use context clues to figure out the meaning of the sentence, “If I could get my foot in the door at the Door Store,
I’m certain that my Invisible Doorknockers would boost sales!” Write down your answer using the steps from
this lesson.