The phrase emphasizes a transition from uncertainty to security or sureness in a situation.

Security Emphasis

Use the phrase to reassure others that a previous unstable situation has become stable.

Reassurance Tone

Understand it's a metaphor for stability, comparing a situation to stable ground.

Use it to express strong confidence in your knowledge or understanding of a topic.

It implies having authority or expertise when discussing or arguing a point.

Particularly useful in academic settings to assert well-researched understanding.