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
Etheldred	-	Medieval English
Kaitlynn	KAYT-lin	English (Modern)
Samantha	sə-MAN-thə (English)	English, Italian, Dutch
Cynbel	-	Ancient Celtic
Chance	CHANTS	English
LudmiŁA	luwt-MEE-wah	Polish