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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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If Reform can do half as well in the contest next May, they can expect to have their first MSPs elected and gain a significant foothold at Holyrood.

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Indeed, the government's critics go further and say the decision to give up a key strategic foothold in the Indian Ocean is a dangerous weakening of UK security.

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By swooping in to help rebuild Europe, the US was gaining a geostrategic foothold on the Soviet Union's doorstep throughout the Cold War.

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Farage has made gaining a foothold in town halls a key staging post ahead of the next UK general election, which is expected in 2029.

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"In no way at all did we have any foothold in that game - nothing really held up and we gave up momentum so easily," he told BBC Radio Devon.

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