a foothold in (something)
a foothold in (something)
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. Taking a role on a soap opera has helped many aspiring actors get a foothold in the entertainment business.
See also: foothold
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- foothold
- have a foothold
- have a foothold in (something)
- get a foothold
- get a foothold in (something)
- ditch (some place)
- be out
- be out in bloom
- know place
- know your place