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.
See also:
  • 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