get a toehold
get a toehold
To obtain an initial, stable position from which one can progress in a particular industry or area. Taking a role on a soap opera has helped many aspiring actors get a toehold in the entertainment business.
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get a toehold
tv. to work one’s way into some association or relationship. As soon as I get a toehold in the company, I’ll be more relaxed.
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