The idiom 'to keep your feet on the ground' means to be sensible, realistic, and not get carried away by success or fantasy. It implies maintaining a grounded perspective.
La expresión 'to keep your feet on the ground' significa ser sensato, realista y no dejarse llevar por el éxito o la fantasía. Implica mantener una perspectiva equilibrada.
| Idiom | to keep your feet on the ground |
|---|---|
| Definition | to stay calm and realistic |
| Examples | - You need to keep your feet on the ground. Just because you have acted in a TV commercial doesn't mean you are going to be the next Hollywood star. - It's difficult to keep your feet on the ground when everyone is telling you how wonderful you are. - Then Grisham added: "...and when it's all over I hope I can say it was a whole lot of fun, but I kept my feet on the ground and I didn't change." - Observers say that Federer's success lies in his ability to keep his feet on the ground in the dizzying whirl of tennis. |
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