feet on the ground

1. see both feet on the ground.

Example Sentences

“Overall, he was a very polite visitor. He stayed on the boardwalk path, kept two feet on the ground and didn’t try to climb over the railings,” the zoo said on Facebook.

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"When I put my feet on the ground, I'm like, 'What am I going to do today? What do I want to do today?' And that's a humbling experience in one hand and a gift to have."

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Then it just became this natural thing to say, ‘Well, what if I kind of slow walk my way through this musical history now that I’ve got my feet on the ground?’

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His parents, often discussed publicly but rarely understood, play a crucial role in keeping his feet on the ground.

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To actually be here, feet on the ground in Australia and given the opportunity is a massive privilege.

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