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Definition

In the earliest stages; at the outset.

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Origins

Presumably a reference to the need to pass through foothills before attempting to climb a mountain.

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In Context

  • "LeBaron followed electronics stocks, which were in the foothills of a major market surge."
  • "We seemed in the foothills of a fabulous conversation when quite suddenly he was asleep."
  • "Ruby recognised his discomfort talking about whether they might actually be in the foothills of a relationship."
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Related Idioms

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in the wake of

Following.

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in the red

Having net losses; in debt.

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in the buff

Nude.

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in the nick of time

At the last possible moment; at the last minute.

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in Dutch

In trouble or in disfavor.

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in two shakes of a lamb's tail

Synonym of in two shakes.
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