英语词汇“to get a foot on the ladder”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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to get a foot on the ladder

f. to get a foot on the ladder and variants: to complete the first in a series of ascending stages by which one may progress, esp. with reference to starting a career or buying one's first house.

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1895 Colonies & India 7 Dec. 10/2 There are several applicants thoroughly qualified who are anxious to get a foot on the ladder for a colonial career.

1967 Observer 15 Oct. (Careers section) 16/5 Local [career] prospects are poor... It is necessary to go south to ‘get a foot on the ladder’ and widen one's experience.

1998 Express 9 Apr. 42/1 Without the kickstart of winning a modelling contest, getting a foot on the ladder can be hard work.

2015 Courier Mail (Brisbane) (Nexis) 4 Oct. 89 It has helped the relative few who have bought houses since the scheme started, but it has made it harder for those who still do not have a foot on the ladder.

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单词	to get a foot on the ladder
释义	> as lemmas to get a foot on the ladder f. to get a foot on the ladder and variants: to complete the first in a series of ascending stages by which one may progress, esp. with reference to starting a career or buying one's first house. ΚΠ 1895 Colonies & India 7 Dec. 10/2 There are several applicants thoroughly qualified who are anxious to get a foot on the ladder for a colonial career. 1967 Observer 15 Oct. (Careers section) 16/5 Local [career] prospects are poor... It is necessary to go south to ‘get a foot on the ladder’ and widen one's experience. 1998 Express 9 Apr. 42/1 Without the kickstart of winning a modelling contest, getting a foot on the ladder can be hard work. 2015 Courier Mail (Brisbane) (Nexis) 4 Oct. 89 It has helped the relative few who have bought houses since the scheme started, but it has made it harder for those who still do not have a foot on the ladder. extracted from footn.int. < as lemmas
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