B2 Idiom 중립

saada jalka oven väliin

to get a foot in the door

To gain an initial opportunity.

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문화적 배경

Finns value 'sisu' and 'näytön paikka'. Getting a foot in the door is seen as a humble but determined way to start a career. It's often achieved through formal education and internships. In the US, 'getting a foot in the door' is often associated with aggressive networking and 'elevator pitches'. It's a key part of the 'American Dream' narrative. In Japan, entering a company (shūshoku) is a very formal process. Getting a 'foot in the door' often happens through specific university-company pipelines. The German 'Fuß in die Tür' is used similarly to the Finnish one, often in the context of the 'Mittelstand' (small/medium companies) where personal trust is key.

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Use with 'saada'

Always pair this with 'saada' for the most natural sound when talking about your own success.

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Check the case

Don't say 'välissä' unless you are already established and staying there.

To gain an initial opportunity.

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Use with 'saada'

Always pair this with 'saada' for the most natural sound when talking about your own success.

⚠️

Check the case

Don't say 'välissä' unless you are already established and staying there.

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Job Interviews

Using this in an interview shows you are realistic and willing to work your way up.

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Modesty

This is a great 'modest' way to talk about success in Finland.

셀프 테스트

Täytä puuttuva sana oikeassa muodossa.

Haluan saada ______ oven väliin tässä yrityksessä.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: jalan

In an affirmative sentence, the object 'jalka' is usually in the genitive-accusative 'jalan' or nominative-accusative 'jalka'. 'Jalan' is very common here.

Mikä lause on oikein?

Valitse kieliopillisesti oikea vaihtoehto:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Sain jalan oven väliin.

The verb 'saada' requires the illative 'väliin' to show the result of the action.

Yhdistä tilanne ja tarkoitus.

Milloin käytät ilmausta 'saada jalka oven väliin'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Kun haluat ensimmäisen pienen mahdollisuuden.

The idiom is about opportunities, not physical states.

Täydennä dialogi.

A: 'Saitko sen harjoittelupaikan?' B: 'Sain! Nyt minulla on vihdoin ______ ______ ______.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: jalka oven väliin

This is the most natural idiom for getting an internship.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Täytä puuttuva sana oikeassa muodossa. Fill Blank B1

Haluan saada ______ oven väliin tässä yrityksessä.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: jalan

In an affirmative sentence, the object 'jalka' is usually in the genitive-accusative 'jalan' or nominative-accusative 'jalka'. 'Jalan' is very common here.

Mikä lause on oikein? Choose B2

Valitse kieliopillisesti oikea vaihtoehto:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Sain jalan oven väliin.

The verb 'saada' requires the illative 'väliin' to show the result of the action.

Yhdistä tilanne ja tarkoitus. situation_matching A2

Milloin käytät ilmausta 'saada jalka oven väliin'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Kun haluat ensimmäisen pienen mahdollisuuden.

The idiom is about opportunities, not physical states.

Täydennä dialogi. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'Saitko sen harjoittelupaikan?' B: 'Sain! Nyt minulla on vihdoin ______ ______ ______.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: jalka oven väliin

This is the most natural idiom for getting an internship.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

It's neutral. You can use it in business meetings and with friends.

No, that would mean you literally got your hand stuck in a door.

There isn't a direct opposite idiom, but 'ovi sulkeutui' (the door closed) is often used.

Both are used, but 'jalan' is more common in affirmative sentences as the object.

Yes, but it sounds a bit funny or strategic.

Not necessarily. It means you have the *opportunity* to get the job.

Yes, especially in business and economy sections.

Yes, the partitive 'jalkaa' implies a more continuous effort.

No, it's seen as a sign of initiative.

It means you are currently in that state, e.g., 'I have my foot in the door right now.'

관련 표현

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avata ovia

similar

To open doors (for someone)

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saada päänavaus

synonym

To get a breakthrough

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päästä apajille

similar

To get to the fishing grounds

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lyödä itsensä läpi

builds on

To make a breakthrough / become famous

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