(a) ground upon which a person or thing may securely stand (chiefly figurative); (b) ground upon which a contest may be fought or a stand may be…
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释义 | the mind > mental capacity > belief > uncertainty, doubt, hesitation > absence of doubt, confidence > assured fact, certainty > making certain, assurance > [noun] > fixing, establishing > basis of (2) standing ground1662 (a) ground upon which a person or thing may securely stand (chiefly figurative); (b) ground upon which a contest may be fought or a stand may be… on the sure side1668 on the sure side: with a margin of security to avoid error or danger. Frequently in to be on the sure side: (so as) to run no risks. |
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