何とか足がかりをつかんだ程度ですよ。

something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another

foothold

indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.

to seize; to catch; to grasp; to grip; to grab; to hold; to catch hold of; to lay one's hands on; to clutch; to understand; to grasp; to comprehend

degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about; approximately

be; is

indicates certainty, emphasis, contempt, request, etc.; used when calling out to someone; used to catch one's breath or get someone's attention; yo!