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
&Thorn;ÓRfre&Eth;R-Ancient Scandinavian
Nils-Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
AnxoAN-shawGalician
Dewaynedə-WAYN, DWAYNEnglish
Higiniee-ZHEE-neeCatalan
Sabellasə-BEL-əEnglish (Rare)