get a toehold

tv. to work one’s way into some association or relationship. As soon as I get a toehold in the company, I’ll be more relaxed.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Louise	[lu:'i:z]
Zara (1)	ZAHR-ə	English (Modern)
Linzi	LIN-zee	English (Rare)
Barry	['bæri]
Braiden	BRAY-dən	English (Modern)
Heracleitus	-	Ancient Greek (Latinized)