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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Adalwin	-	Ancient Germanic
Ryder	RIE-dər	English (Modern)
Roderic	-	Catalan
Eileen	['aili:n]
Chisomo	chee-SO-mo	Southern African, Chewa
Pascaline	-	French