have feet on the ground


have (one's) feet on the ground

To be and remain in a calm, stable, sensible, and pragmatic state or condition; to not be subject to extreme emotional reactions or affected by exceptional changes in one's situation. My father has always been a rock of level-headed judgment and advice. Even during our family's lowest points, he's always had his feet on the ground.See also: feet, ground, have, on

have (one's) feet on the ground

To be sensible and practical about one's situation.See also: feet, ground, have, on