have feet on the ground
have (one's) feet on the ground
To be and remain in a calm, stable, sensible, and pragmatic state or condition; to not be subject to extreme emotional reactions or affected by exceptional changes in one's situation. My father has always been a rock of level-headed judgment and advice. Even during our family's lowest points, he's always had his feet on the ground.
See also: feet, ground, have, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
have (one's) feet on the ground
To be sensible and practical about one's situation.
See also: feet, ground, have, on
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- have (one's) feet on the ground
- have both feet on the ground
- have both oars in the water
- have your feet on the ground
- have/keep both/your feet on the ground
- keep both feet on the ground
- keep both oars in the water
- oar
- with both feet on the ground
- both feet on the ground, with