keep one's feet on the ground

keep one's feet on the ground
keep one's feet on the ground & have one's feet on the ground
Fig. to remain calm and stable. •

You will do all right if you have your feet on the ground. Don't get carried away.

Just keep your feet on the ground and you will do fine.

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See: FEET ON THE GROUND.

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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  • Keep one's feet on the ground — retain a sensible and practical outlook …   Dictionary of Australian slang

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