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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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"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

Both Seoul and Washington appear keen to use Trump's looming trip to China as a springboard for diplomacy with Pyongyang -- and analysts believe recent sanctions relief could get their foot in the door.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

“Even with my foot in the door, it’s very difficult to get communications.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 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

But Nelson says they’ve got one foot in the door of the church and one foot out.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver