feet on the ground n. phr. An understanding of what can be done; sensible ideas. Used with a possessive.
John has his feet on the ground; he knows he cannot learn everything at once. Ted dreams of sudden riches, but Henry keeps his feet on the ground and expects to work for his money. Mrs. Smith was a dreamer, but her husband was a man with his feet on the ground. Antonym: IN THE CLOUDS.
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