feet on the ground
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feet on the ground
noun
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Used to indicate behavior or manner characteristic of a sensible and practical person.
We think we can trust John with this new position, as he has his feet on the ground.
Opposite: head in the clouds
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see feet, on, ground.
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noun translations for "have one's feet on the ground"
| 中文 | 脚踏实地 jiǎotàshídì |
|---|---|
| Português | pés na terra |
| Français | avoir les pieds sur terre |
| Deutsch | fest auf der Erde stehen, auf eigenen Füßen stehen |
| Italiano | piedi per terra |
| Русский | твёрдо стоя́ть на нога́х tvjórdo stojátʹ na nogáx |
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