Question

in_the_loop_174 practical and rational; unpretentious Synonym: both feet on the groundAntonym: head in the clouds

Accepted Answer

DOWN TO EARTH The boss always listens to Ralph’s suggestions because his ideas are reasonable and down-to-earth.John is just the kind of young man a girl’s parents want her to marry. He’s so practical and down-to-earth about everything. The expression suggests one has one’s feet firmly planted on solid ground rather than having unrealistic ideas or flighty behavior.

Id	in_the_loop_174
Idiom	DOWN TO EARTH
Definition	practical and rational; unpretentious
Examples	The boss always listens to Ralph’s suggestions because his ideas are reasonable and down-to-earth. John is just the kind of young man a girl’s parents want her to marry. He’s so practical and down-to-earth about everything.
Cross-Refs	Synonym: both feet on the ground Antonym: head in the clouds
Extra Info	The expression suggests one has one’s feet firmly planted on solid ground rather than having unrealistic ideas or flighty behavior.

Practical Ideas Down To Earth Feet Ground Loop Earth Rational