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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

After getting his foot in the door as a runner for an animation firm, he said he was able work his way up, before eventually following job opportunities in Canada.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 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

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