toehold
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7.0
- noun
- /ˈtoʊˌhoʊld/
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posición inicial
- By securing a small grant, the organization gained a toehold for expanding its community outreach efforts.
- gain a toehold
Examples
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The Church can barely get a toehold on the edge of the hill in this matter.
Blog text (31) -
If Alma Mejicana was struggling to find a toehold in the Chicago construction business, it might well lease equipment from a bigger firm.
Fiction book (1990) -
Right now I just have a toehold on the history, so please do send word.
Blog text (6) -
You give anybody any kind of a toehold to attack this, and we're sunk.
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Without a shot being fired, the Allies had crippled French naval power in the Mediterranean and gained A vital toehold on the French coast.
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Although Virgin Galactic has already gained a toehold on commercial space travel, it's not the only company that's flying into space.
Blog text (6) -
With a toehold firmly established in Nashville, MBF set its sights on Atlanta.
Blog text (1) -
Kellogg has a modest toehold in the snack arena already, with Keebler, Cheez-It, and Special K crackers.
Blog text (11) -
To start her new business, she needed a toehold in the competitive market.
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He viewed the internship as a toehold that would allow him to secure a full-time position later.
Synonyms
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5.3
An early position that lets you make more progress in a new area
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3.9
A situation that gives someone more power in talks or competition
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4.3
Something that helps you start and make progress in a job or career
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5.2
A special advantage that gives someone a better chance to succeed
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3.8
A situation that gives someone an advantage over others
Antonyms
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word toehold is made of toe and hold, meaning a 'hold' for the 'toe'. That image of a small, firm place to stand helps explain the figurative use: a small first position or start that lets you move forward and gain more ground.