A foot in the door
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Definitie & Betekenis van "a foot in the door"

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an opportunity for starting a business or entering an organization, etc. in order to achieve a higher level of success later

a foot in the door definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "a foot in the door" and when to use it?

The idiom "a foot in the door" comes from sales tactics, where a salesperson would use a foot to prevent a door from closing in order to gain entry to a potential customer's home or business. It has been in use since at least the 20th century. This idiom is used to describe a situation where someone gains a small opportunity or initial success that can lead to further opportunities or success in the future.

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If he can get a meeting with the CEO, it could be a foot in the door for his business.
If you can get accepted into the program, it will be a foot in the door for your career.
Getting an interview is a foot in the door for a job opportunity.
She is trying to get a foot in the door by volunteering at the company.
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