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secure footing

[/sɪˈkjʊr ˈfʊtɪŋ/]
noun
posição segura; base firme
1. A stable and safe position or foundation, either physically or figuratively
The mountaineer finally gained secure footing on the ledge.
O alpinista finalmente conseguiu uma posição segura na saliência.
2. A firm basis or established position from which to operate or advance
After years of struggle, the company finally achieved secure footing in the market.
Após anos de luta, a empresa finalmente conquistou uma base firme no mercado.
NYC Slang
solid ground; having your feet on the ground
Synonyms
solid groundfirm foundationstable positionsteady footingestablished base
Antonyms
unstable positionshaky groundprecarious footingloose ground

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
posição segura; base firme
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
pé firme; chão seguro
Colloquial variant common in Rio
São Paulo
base sólida; posição estável
More formal usage in business contexts
Portugal
apoio seguro; base solidificada
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

get a foothold
find one's footing
have solid ground
stand on firm ground
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