feet on the ground
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Daniel, for his part, keeps his feet on the ground amid aspirations for bigger milestones.
From Los Angeles Times
It is two huge results, but we will keep our feet on the ground.
From BBC
"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
“Gotta keep those feet on the ground,” Salina says.
From Los Angeles Times
The 16-year-old from Warrington appears to be keeping his feet on the ground, telling the assembled A-listers: "I'm still very much an apprentice. I'm still learning every day. I'm still learning from the people that are sitting in front of you and sitting in front of me."
From BBC
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