“foot in”

The following 4 entries include the term foot in.

get one's foot in the door

idiom

: to make the first step toward a goal by gaining entry into an organization, a career, etc.

have one foot in the grave

idiom

: to be close to dying because of old age or illness

put one foot in front of the other

idiom

: to walk especially when it is difficult

put one's foot in it

idiom

: to say something that causes someone to be embarrassed, upset, or hurt especially when the speaker did not expect that reaction


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