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Door Stories & Language · Dublin
What “a foot in the door” means
To get a “foot in the door” means to gain an initial opportunity that may lead to something larger. The phrase turns a doorway into a picture of getting started.
What “a foot in the door” meansThis doorset diagram supports what “a foot in the door” means by showing the door, frame and hardware as connected parts of one opening.
A small opening becomes a beginning
It is a useful reminder that doors are boundaries: being outside and being inside are different states. A tiny change in that boundary can completely change what happens next.
What to look at
Start with the opening, the condition of the existing door and frame, the way the space is used, and the finish you want to achieve. These details usually narrow the practical options quickly.