Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

on-firm-ground

idiom
/ɒn fɜrm ɡraʊnd/
Definition
In a position or situation that is stable, secure, or trustworthy.
Examples
  • After reviewing the evidence, I felt I was finally on firm ground regarding my argument.
  • With their extensive experience in the field, the researchers were on firm ground when they presented their findings.
Meaning
The phrase ‘on-firm-ground’ signifies a state of being in a reliable or supported condition, often used metaphorically to imply confidence in a decision or understanding.
Synonyms
  • stable
  • secure
  • reliable
  • solid