foot\ in\ the\ door

foot\ in\ the\ door
n. phr. informal
the first step toward getting or doing something; a start toward success; opening.

Don't let Jane get her foot in the door by joining the club or soon she'll want to be president.


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  • foot in the door — phrasal the initial step toward a goal …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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