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[feet on the
ground] {n. phr.} An understanding of what can bedone; sensible ideas. Used with
a possessive.
John has his feet onthe ground; he knows he cannot learn
everything at once.
Teddreams of sudden riches, but Henry keeps his feet on
the ground andexpects to work for his money.
Mrs. Smith was a dreamer, but
herhusband was a man with his feet on the ground.
Contrast: IN
THECLOUDS.
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