topuk elleme

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Turkish - English
toehold
A foothold small enough to support just the toe
{i} small opening or ledge in which the foot can be placed while climbing; advantage, way of entry
Any small advantage which allows one to make significant progress
a wrestling hold in which the toe is held and the leg is twisted against the joints
a relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made; "American diplomacy provided a toehold on which to proceed toward peace talks"; "his father gave him a toehold in the oil business"
a small foothold used in climbing
a wrestling hold in which the toe is held and the leg is twisted against the joints a small foothold used in climbing a relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made; "American diplomacy provided a toehold on which to proceed toward peace talks"; "his father gave him a toehold in the oil business
If you have a toehold in a situation, you have managed to gain an uncertain position or a small amount of power in it, which you hope will give you the opportunity to get a better or more powerful position. Mitsubishi Motors were anxious to get a toehold in the European market