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.
See also:
  • 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
References in periodicals archive
We are delighted to have a foothold in New York again."