foot in the door

phrase

: the initial step toward a goal

He took a job as an administrative assistant to get his foot in the door.

Examples of foot in the door in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But Russia’s lead in building miniature nuclear reactors, such as the power plant of the unlimited-range Burevestnik cruise missile, could give it a foot in the door. — Fred Weir, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026

That kind of foot in the door can make all the difference for young people like Ohwobete and Ramírez, who have creative aspirations but few opportunities to realize them on a large scale. — Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Being asked to prove yourself to AI can play havoc on your confidence and ruin your chances of getting your foot in the door. — Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

But sometimes, simply saying yes—and leveraging a stroke of luck—can be the most effective way to get a foot in the door. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 17 July 2026

Rhymes for foot in the door

• conquistador
• covenantor
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