The idiom "a foot in the door" comes from sales tactics, where a salesperson would use a foot to prevent a door from closing in order to gain entry to a potential customer's home or business. It has been in use since at least the 20th century. This idiom is used to describe a situation where someone gains a small opportunity or initial success that can lead to further opportunities or success in the future.

What is the origin of the idiom "a foot in the door" and when to use it?

a foot in the door

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a near thing

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a resounding success

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to ace

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to accomplish

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accomplishment

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to achieve

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achievement

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advance

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to advance

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advancement

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advantage

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American dream

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any luck

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A-OK

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apogee

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ass-kicking

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to attain

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attainable

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attainment

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back in the game

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The phrase 'back on track' is thought to have originated in the railroad industry, where it referred to the process of getting a train back on its normal path after a disruption or accident. The phrase has since been adopted in various contexts to describe the process of returning to a normal state after a period of interruption or difficulty.

What is the origin of the idiom "back on track" and when to use it?

back on track

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The phrase 'back on the rails' comes from the world of trains and railways. The 'rails' in the phrase refer to the parallel metal tracks upon which train wheels run. To keep a train moving in a straight line and prevent it from going off the tracks, it must stay 'on the rails.' If a train does go off the track, it must be put back "on the rails" before it can continue on its journey. Over time, the phrase 'back on the rails' came to be used metaphorically to describe the process of getting back on track after a setback or problem. It implies that, like a train, a person or project may temporarily have gone off the tracks but can be put back on course.

What is the origin of the idiom "back on the rails" and when to use it?

back on the rails

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banner year

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to [bat] a thousand

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to battle

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batting average

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Here you will learn some English words related to achieving success such as "accomplish", "advancement", and "back on track".

Achieving Success

English Words for "Achieving Success"