keep feet on the ground

keep feet on the ground
keep (your)/both feet on the ground to not have your character spoilt by becoming famous or successful.

Friends say she's kept her feet firmly on the ground - fame hasn't changed her.


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  • keep one's feet on the ground — See: FEET ON THE GROUND …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • keep one's feet on the ground — See: FEET ON THE GROUND …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • keep your feet on the ground — keep (your)/both feet on the ground to not have your character spoilt by becoming famous or successful. Friends say she s kept her feet firmly on the ground fame hasn t changed her …   New idioms dictionary

  • keep both feet on the ground — keep (your)/both feet on the ground to not have your character spoilt by becoming famous or successful. Friends say she s kept her feet firmly on the ground fame hasn t changed her …   New idioms dictionary

  • keep\ one's\ feet\ on\ the\ ground — See: feet on the ground …   Словарь американских идиом

  • keep your feet on the ground — have/keep/your feet on the ground phrase to keep a sensible and practical attitude to life Despite her sudden wealth and fame, she manages to keep her feet firmly on the ground. Thesaurus: sensible and reasonablesynonym someone who is intelligent …   Useful english dictionary

  • feet on the ground — (your) feet on the ground a realistic understanding of your own ideas, actions, and decisions. It is hard to keep your feet on the ground when you suddenly become famous. Usage notes: sometimes used in the form both feet on the ground: She s a… …   New idioms dictionary

  • keep one's feet on the ground —    A person who keeps their feet on the ground continues to act in a sensible and practical way, even if they become successful.     His invention was an instant success but he kept his feet on the ground and invested his money very wisely …   English Idioms & idiomatic expressions

  • keep one's feet on the ground — ► have (or keep) one s feet on the ground be (or remain) practical and sensible. Main Entry: ↑foot …   English terms dictionary

  • your feet on the ground — (your) feet on the ground a realistic understanding of your own ideas, actions, and decisions. It is hard to keep your feet on the ground when you suddenly become famous. Usage notes: sometimes used in the form both feet on the ground: She s a… …   New idioms dictionary

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