What does the cryptic crossword clue "Embarrassed sleuth breaks into exasperated expression (8)" mean?

The definition is "Embarrassed". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). PI (synonym="Private investigator; sleuth] contained in (breaks into") in SHEESH (synonym="an exclamation of surprise or annoyance; exasperated expression") = SHEEPISH; definition: "Embarrassed" The answer is SHEEPISH.

Embarrassed sleuth breaks into exasperated expression (8)

Independent Cryptic #11743 | 22 Across | 2024-05-30 flower

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