ground on (something)

ground on (something)

To base or root something, usually a thought or belief, on something in particular; to use something as a foundation for something else. A noun or pronoun can be used between "ground" and "on." Not one of her accusations is grounded on reality! If he would only ground his decision-making on logic, he would save himself a lot of heartache.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

ground something on something

Fig. to build a firm basis for something on something else. He grounded his thinking on his detailed research. His thinking was grounded on years of reading.
See also: ground, on
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • add in
  • (you) wanna make something of it?
  • all for the best
  • a/the feel of (something)
  • (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
  • a straw will show which way the wind blows
  • a crack at (someone or something)
  • all right
  • (do) (you) want to make something of it?
  • a thing of the past