Idioms

get a foothold

get a foothold

To obtain an initial, stable position from which one can progress in a particular industry or area. Likened to the place where one can place their foot when climbing something. Taking a role on a soap opera has helped many aspiring actors get a foothold in the entertainment business. Once we get a foothold in the industry, other companies will be breaking down our doors to get a piece of the action. Though they've been making gains against local suppliers with their low-priced products, the company still hasn't gotten a foothold in the European market.

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I will not blame the course taken by the king, because, wishing to get a foothold in Italy, and having no friends there--seeing rather that every door was shut to him owing to the conduct of Charles--he was forced to accept those friendships which he could get, and he would have succeeded very quickly in his design if in other matters he had not made some mistakes.

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