Day 17

Question 1

What does ‘get a foot in the door’ mean?

Answer 1

To make an initial contact to obtain an opportunity, to attain the initial stage of development.

1. An internship might not sound very interesting, but it’s a great way to get your foot in the door.
2. Having a good education will get your foot in the door.
3. Can you help me get my foot in the door?
4. Sarah started as a receptionist at the publishing company to get her foot in the door, hoping to eventually become an editor.

Question 2

What does ‘get it off your chest’ mean?

Answer 2

To speak about or confess something that is troubling you, in order to feel better after releasing your burden.

1. I can see that something is bothering you, so why don’t you get it off your chest and tell me?
2. I have a lot to get off of my chest.
3. The woman looked like she had a lot to get off of her chest.

Question 3

What does ‘get off my back’ mean?

Answer 3

A way to tell someone to stop criticizing you or putting pressure on you.

1. He kept annoying me, so I told him to get off my back.
2. I wish my boss would get off my back.
3. The coach needs to get off my back about my training schedule - I’m already doing my best.
4. They need to get off the new boy’s back.