get a/(one's) leg in the door

get a/(one's) leg in the door

To have a chance to do something that could lead to further opportunities. The phrase is often used to refer to employment. An internship might not sound very interesting, but it's a great way to get your leg in the door at this company.
See also: door, get, leg
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • a foot in the door
  • a leg in the door
  • foot in the door
  • foot in the door, get one's
  • get a foot in the door
  • get a/(one's) foot in the door
  • get foot in the door
  • get/have a/your foot in the door
  • have a foot in the door
  • have a/(one's) foot in the door