立足之地 [- - zhī dì]a place to put one's feet on — a place to live in; a firm hold; an anchor point; an inch of land to stand on; a place for living; a place to set one's feet; foothold:
•¶ 获得立足之地 gain a foothold
•¶ 他已在商界取得立足之地。 He has gained a footing in the commercial world.