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Phrase Meanings » both feet on the ground, with
What does "both feet on the ground, with" mean?
In a sensible, realistic, or practical manner. For example, You can count on Tom not to get cheated in that deal; he has both feet on the ground, or Jean is a dreamer, but her husband is a man with his feet on the ground. There is a related phrase,
have both feet on the ground, meaning “to be practical or realistic.” [Mid-1900s]