get (one's) foot in the door



get (one's) foot in the door

To have a chance to do something that could lead to further opportunities. The phrase is often used to refer to employment. An internship might not sound very interesting, but it's a great way to get your foot in the door at this company.
See also: door, foot, get

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Jesse['dʒesi]
Rosalia[rəu'za:liə]
Zaramama-Incan Mythology
Pratap-Indian, Hindi, Marathi
Sanjeet-Indian, Hindi
Vincenzaveen-CHEN-tsahItalian