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.
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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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contextIDIOM OR
Let’s ReviewA Common Mistake
Rained cats and dogs = Rained very hard
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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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Get your foot in the door=
Get a chance to show an employer your talents
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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 “get one’s foot in the door” by
using context clues.
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.”
Let’s ReviewExtension Activities
Make up your own sentence using the idiom “get my foot in the door,” then illustrate it.
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.
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.
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