IdiomBody & Senses
English
Englishkeep one's feet on the ground
Meaning: To stay realistic and unaffected by success.
Example: “Despite the awards, she keeps her feet on the ground.”
Origin: The opposite of having one's head in the clouds. The phrase is common from the 20th century.
Equivalents in other languages
German: auf dem Teppich bleiben Literally: To remain on the carpet
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