feet on the ground
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“He’s got his feet on the ground and the details in the palm of his hand.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
"We won't get carried away with two massive results - it's always about what's next, keeping our feet on the ground and doing the right things this week."
From Barron's ● Jan. 25, 2026
Other guys haven’t gotten visits in years but still find reasons to wake up, to put both feet on the ground, and, oddly enough, even to smile.
From Slate ● Dec. 26, 2025
I was always affirming myself and keeping my feet on the ground.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 16, 2025
Before I could react, he pulled me from the Jeep and set my feet on the ground.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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