B1 Idiom خنثی

olla jalka oven välissä

to have a foot in the door

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معنی

To have an initial opportunity or position.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In Finnish business culture, 'jalka oven välissä' often refers to the 'piilotyöpaikat' (hidden jobs) phenomenon. Many jobs are never advertised, so getting a foot in the door through networking is essential. The 'Foot-in-the-Door' technique is a well-known psychological phenomenon where agreeing to a small request increases the likelihood of agreeing to a second, larger request. University students are encouraged to take 'työharjoittelu' (internships) specifically to get their foot in the door of their chosen industry before graduation.

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Use with 'saada'

If you want to sound more proactive, use 'saada jalka oven väliin' (to get a foot in the door) instead of just 'olla' (to be).

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Don't forget the genitive

Always say 'oven' (of the door), never 'ovi' (door). The postposition 'välissä' requires the genitive.

معنی

To have an initial opportunity or position.

💡

Use with 'saada'

If you want to sound more proactive, use 'saada jalka oven väliin' (to get a foot in the door) instead of just 'olla' (to be).

⚠️

Don't forget the genitive

Always say 'oven' (of the door), never 'ovi' (door). The postposition 'välissä' requires the genitive.

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Fill in the missing word in the correct case.

Sain harjoittelupaikan, joten minulla on nyt jalka oven ______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: välissä

Since the sentence describes a state (having the foot there), we use 'välissä'.

Which sentence is the most natural way to say you got a start in a company?

Miten sanot, että sait ensimmäisen mahdollisuuden yrityksessä?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Sain jalan oven väliin.

'Saada jalan oven väliin' is the standard idiomatic expression for achieving an entry.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Onnea uudesta työstä!' B: 'Kiitos! Se on vain osa-aikainen, mutta ainakin...'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ...jalka on oven välissä.

This is the perfect context for the idiom—a small start that leads to more.

🎉 امتیاز: /3

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Fill in the missing word in the correct case. جای خالی B1

Sain harjoittelupaikan, joten minulla on nyt jalka oven ______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: välissä

Since the sentence describes a state (having the foot there), we use 'välissä'.

Which sentence is the most natural way to say you got a start in a company? Choose A2

Miten sanot, että sait ensimmäisen mahdollisuuden yrityksessä?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Sain jalan oven väliin.

'Saada jalan oven väliin' is the standard idiomatic expression for achieving an entry.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'Onnea uudesta työstä!' B: 'Kiitos! Se on vain osa-aikainen, mutta ainakin...'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ...jalka on oven välissä.

This is the perfect context for the idiom—a small start that leads to more.

🎉 امتیاز: /3

سوالات متداول

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Yes, it is perfectly polite and very common in professional settings.

It's possible but rare. It might sound a bit too 'business-like' for romance.

عبارات مرتبط

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päästä piireihin

similar

To get into the (right) circles.

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avata ovia

builds on

To open doors.

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saada päänavaus

synonym

To get a breakthrough.

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