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foot in the door

NOUN

initial opportunity

Synonyms

WEAK

access first step means of access opening wedge point of entry

Example Sentences

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The data that prediction markets generate can serve as a sort of foot in the door.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

"We have a foot in the door for understanding the scientific questions, but also we have something that solves a real problem," Theilman said.

From Science Daily • Feb. 14, 2026

But I had a foot in the door, as they say, and shamelessly stalked editors at other newspapers, begging for work.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2025

It's a useful escape for people like Luke, 16, who says he is regularly applying for work but finds it hard to get his foot in the door.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2025

It's the old "get your foot in the door with some cookies" trick.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements