get one's feet on the ground

get (one's) feet on the ground

To become comfortable with a particular situation. I know you're nervous right now, but I'm sure you'll feel better once you get your feet on the ground in your new position.
See also: feet, get, ground, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

get one's feet on the ground

Also, have or keep one's feet on the ground .See both feet on the ground.
See also: feet, get, ground, on
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • a dumb priest never got a parish
  • square (one's) shoulders
  • square one's shoulders
  • Nellie
  • Nelly
  • nervous Nellie
  • jump in feet first
  • jump in with both feet
  • jump in with both feet, to
  • appear before