How to Pronounce "get your foot in the door"
expression
GET-yer-FOOT-in-the-DOOR
get-YAW-foot-in-the-DAW
Definition
To get an initial opportunity or start in a business, organization, or career, which may lead to more chances in the future.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈfʊt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɔɹ
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /jˈɔː/ /fˈʊt/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-yer-FOOT-in-the-DOOR
UK
get-YAW-foot-in-the-DAW
Listen in Context
An internship helped him get his foot in the door at the company.
Volunteering is a good way to get your foot in the door.
She took a small job just to get her foot in the door.
Networking events can really help you get your foot in the door in the industry.