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foot in the door, get one's

Achieve an initial stage; succeed with a first step. For example, I think I could do well in an interview once I get my foot in the door with an appointment. This term alludes to the door-to-door salesperson or canvasser who blocks the door with one foot so it cannot be closed.

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Nearby words

foot drop, foot fault, foot guards, foot in both camps, have a, foot in one's mouth, put one's, foot in the door, get one's, foot level, foot line, foot presentation, foot process, foot rail
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