Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
keep one's feet (firmly) on the ground
English answer:
have one's feet (planted firmly) on the ground
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Oliver Simões
Sep 30, 2021 21:33
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keep one's feet (firmly) on the ground
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Other than the difference between "have" and "keep", are these two expressions synonymous?
1) keep one's feet (firmly) on the ground
- to remain firmly established
2) have one's feet (planted firmly) on the ground
- to have sensible ideas, to have an understanding of what can be done in a certain situation
Source: Idiom Connection
1) keep one's feet (firmly) on the ground
- to remain firmly established
2) have one's feet (planted firmly) on the ground
- to have sensible ideas, to have an understanding of what can be done in a certain situation
Source: Idiom Connection
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| 4 +6 | Yes |
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Oct 6, 2021 20:23: Oliver Simões Created KOG entry
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Yes
Both terms have the same meaning
to stay sensible
to stay aware
not to be distracted
to remin realistic about situations
etc.
to stay sensible
to stay aware
not to be distracted
to remin realistic about situations
etc.
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