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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

The Toronto-born actress got her foot in the door as a waitress at the Toronto Second City theatre franchise in the 1970s, before auditioning for a role with the famed acting troupe.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

“So people that were kind of just getting their foot in the door of watching the game have gone, ‘OK, well I don’t have a team.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2025

He now had a foot in the door.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French