have a foothold
have a foothold
To be in 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. Sure, I've appeared on a few TV shows, but I don't at all feel like I have a foothold in the entertainment business.
See also: foothold, have
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- have a foothold in (something)
- get a foothold
- get a foothold in (something)
- a foothold in (something)
- foothold
- ditch (some place)
- be out
- be out in bloom
- know place
- know your place