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get foot in the door
get one's foot in the door
Fig. to complete the first step in a process. (Alludes to people selling things from door-to-door and blocking the door with a foot so it cannot be closed on them.) I think I could get the job if I could only get my foot in the door. It pays to get your foot in the door. Try to get an appointment with the boss.
get your foot in the door
also have your foot in the door to have an opportunity This part-time work has allowed Frank to get his foot in the door and he hopes it will lead to a full-time job.