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foothold

[ foot-hohld ]

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noun

a place or support for the feet; foot; a place where a person may stand or walk securely.
a secure position, especially a firm basis for further progress or development:
They gained a foothold in the New York market before beginning their national campaign.

foothold

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noun

a ledge, hollow, or other place affording a secure grip for the foot, as during climbing
a secure position from which further progress may be made
a foothold for a successful career

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Word History and Origins

Origin of foothold¹

First recorded in 1615–25; foot + hold ¹

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Thinking about where to start can be a daunting prospect, but there are an increasing number of ways to save up for a deposit, and get a foothold in the housing market.

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Or more specifically - Washington objects to Beijing's "very strong foothold" in Guyana.

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Farage has previously said his party is aiming to win hundreds of seats, in a bid to boost its national election chances by gaining a bigger foothold in town halls.

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In the baseball world, however, such innovations require the help of equipment companies to gain a foothold.

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With a foothold in the cultures on both sides of the border, she bridged the gap between them by being 100% herself, charting a path that hadn’t previously existed for others like her.

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