help (someone) get a foothold in (something)
help (someone) get a foothold in (something)
To help one 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 foothold in the entertainment business. I bet my aunt could help you get a foothold in that company—she's the CEO's receptionist.
See also: foothold, get, help
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- drive (one) out of office
- force (one) out of office
- force out of office
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- give (one) (one's) head
- give head
- give somebody their head
- give someone their head
- cooking for one
- as one door closes, another opens