| 单词 | a foot in the door |
| 释义 | > as lemmasa foot in the door (c) a foot in the door: an initial opportunity or introduction to something. ΚΠ 1940 M. L. Cooke & P. Murray Organized Labor & Production xv. 186 The union visualized the agreement as a ‘foot in the door’, giving it an opportunity to secure sufficient strength. 1988 New Statesman 17 June 14 This unofficial industry provides a foot in the door for black British business talent. 2014 P. Earle Bubble Wrap Boy ii. 7 It didn't take me long to get over it; it was a foot in the door, after all. A stepping stone. < as lemmas |
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