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
BastBAHST (English)Egyptian Mythology
BarthÉLÉMy-French
Jolana-Czech, Slovak
PÁNfilo-Spanish
BrÜNhildBRUYN-hilt (German)German, Germanic Mythology
SeÒRasSHO-rahsScottish