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I got my foot in the door, I’m holding the door open with that foot.
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The speaker is using a physical image to describe gaining an initial opportunity and making sure it does not disappear. Having a “foot in the door” means getting a first chance, while holding the door open suggests protecting that opening so further opportunities remain possible.
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- CBC/Radio-Canada, APM 2024 English Transcript
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