Question

Down-to-Earth practical; sensible; realistic

Accepted Answer

Even though Rosie's parents are millionaires, they don't act snobbishly. They are really quite down-to-earth. This expression dates from the first half of the 20th century. A person with his or her "head in the clouds" might be absentminded or full of daydreams. But a person who is "down-to-earth" is direct and practical. Earth is where useful things grow. It's where sensible people have their two feet firmly planted.

Idiom	Down-to-Earth
Example	Even though Rosie's parents are millionaires, they don't act snobbishly. They are really quite down-to-earth.
Meaning	practical; sensible; realistic
Origin	This expression dates from the first half of the 20th century. A person with his or her "head in the clouds" might be absentminded or full of daydreams. But a person who is "down-to-earth" is direct and practical. Earth is where useful things grow. It's where sensible people have their two feet firmly planted.

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