foothold

Definition

  • noun: a place where your foot may be placed when you are climbing a cliff, a mountain, etc.
  • noun: a hold for the feet
  • synonyms: footing

Examples

  • The company has secured a 'foothold' in the market.

  • The army gained a 'foothold' on the island.

Movie quotes

  • (..) sees Cicinho, forward for Real Madrid. Arsenal have it back. Aliaksandr Hleb, teed up for Thierry Henry. Real Madrid just can't get a foothold in this game. Here comes Freddie Ljungberg. He's brought down! It's gonna be another penalty to Arsenal. It is! Real Madrid defence (..)
    2007 Goal II: Living the Dream