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get a foot in the door

Idiom Work

Meaning

to take the first step towards achieving something, especially a job

Example Sentences

"He took an internship to get a foot in the door of the company."

Related Expressions

the school of hard knocks

learning through difficult experiences in life

crime doesn't pay

doing wrong or illegal things will never bring true success

go to battle

to prepare to fight or compete strongly

cut your teeth

to gain initial experience in a particular area or job

have a one-track mind

to think about only one thing all the time

keep your mind on

to stay focused on a task or goal