a leg in the door

a leg in the door

The 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 a leg in the door at this company.
See also: door, leg
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • a foot in the door
  • a toe 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 a/(one's) leg in the door
  • get foot in the door
  • get/have a/your foot in the door
  • have a/(one's) foot in the door