Have/keep your feet on the ground
idiom
To stay practical and focused, not letting success, excitement, etc., make you lose your common sense.
Even though she became very famous, she always kept her feet on the ground.
Often appears as...
- keep your feet on the ground
- have your feet on the ground
Usage tips
Idiomatic
idiom
To remain in touch with reality.
It's important to have your feet on the ground and understand the reality of any situation.
Often appears as...
- need to have your feet on the ground
- ensure you have your feet on the ground
Usage tips
Idiomatic
idiom
To stay practical and focused, not letting success, excitement, etc., make you lose your common sense.
Even though she became very famous, she always kept her feet on the ground.
Often appears as...
- keep your feet on the ground
- have your feet on the ground
Usage tips
Idiomatic
idiom
To remain in touch with reality.
It's important to have your feet on the ground and understand the reality of any situation.
Often appears as...
- need to have your feet on the ground
- ensure you have your feet on the ground
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Success Humility
Used to suggest someone is not arrogant or has not let success change their behavior.
He's got so many awards, but he's got his feet on the ground.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotion Control
Implies controlling emotions amid exciting events, helping to make sensible decisions.
She won the lottery but kept her feet on the ground and invested wisely.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Sense
Stresses the importance of not being swayed or losing practical approach in unusual situations.
Despite the hysteria around him, he kept his feet on the ground.
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