I always wanted to work in TV but it took me two years to get a foot in the door.

我一直想做电视工作，但花了两年才进了这个圈子。

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The important thing is to get a foot in the door.

最重要的是得先入行。

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Job hunters believe that a pleasing face helps get a foot in the door.

求职者明白，一张惹人喜欢的脸会有助于他们找工作。

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Must you be a financial genius with an IQ of 140 to even get a foot in the door?

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This way, students can at least get a foot in the door.

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