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toehold
noun
A relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made
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ˈtəʊhəʊld
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noun
A relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made
“American diplomacy provided a toehold on which to proceed toward peace talks”
noun
A small foothold used in climbing
noun
A wrestling hold in which the toe is held and the leg is twisted against the joints
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American diplomacy provided a toehold on which to proceed toward peace talks
His father gave him a toehold in the oil business
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