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.
See also: ground, on
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.
- 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