"one foot out the door" meaning in English

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          "ref": "2016 January 14, “When Your Partner Wants Non-Monogamy and You Don't”, in Psychology Today:",
          "text": "If you are unhappy in your relationship and considering polyamory as a “one-foot-out-the-door” strategy, please reconsider.",
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          "text": "\"Interns try and turn in at least two or three reports a week. Like I said, I have one foot out the door, so here is a little advice. It's not quantity, it's quality they look for.\"",
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          "text": "\"The next thing you know it's six weeks later. Your whole team is stressed and one foot out the door.\""
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          "text": "It's insane that they bring you a normal-looking plate and go \"it's very hot\". … And I'm like ... so, did it need to rest for another minute or two? I didn't come in here saying I'm one foot out the door."
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        "Indicates being on the verge of or in the process of (and sometimes eagerness for) leaving (a place, a relationship, life, etc)."
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