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./

{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./