About this episode
This episode explores the idiomatic expression 'in over your head' and its meaning related to feeling overwhelmed.
被没过头顶的水所淹没，难免会让人窒息和恐惧。英语表达 “in over your head” 正是借用这个字面场景，来形容那种 “超出能力范围，感觉无法应对” 的无力感。不过，可别把这个表达和 “over your head” 搞混了。想知道它们之间的区别吗？听本期 “地道英语” 节目 。
Topics covered
- idiomatic expressions
- language learning
- English phrases
- communication skills
- overwhelmed feelings
Keywords
- in over your head
- English expressions
- language
- idioms
- communication
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BBC Learning English
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