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What does 'Foot in the door' mean?
To get a start, especially a small or initial opportunity that may lead to something bigger.
What is the origion of 'Foot in the door'?
The phrase is believed to have first appeared in print in the early 20th century. It became widely used to describe a method or tactic where a small initial step leads to a larger opportunity or outcome. This idiom metaphorically represents the act of putting one's foot in the doorway to prevent it from closing, thus securing a chance to present or argue one's case further.
Emoji meanings
- represents 'foot'
symbolizing the initial step or move
represents 'door'indicating an opportunity or entry point
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