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Englishterra firma
Meaning: Solid ground, as opposed to the sea or the air.
Example: “After the bumpy flight, I was glad to be back on terra firma.”
Origin: Latin for "firm land." It is used in English from the early 17th century, originally for mainland territory.
Equivalents in other languages
French: Le plancher des vaches Literally: The cows' floor
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