Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
down-to-the-ground
adjective
/ˈdaʊn tə ðə ɡraʊnd/
Definition
Completely realistic, practical, and straightforward.
Examples
- Her down-to-the-ground approach to budgeting helped the family save money.
- The manager appreciated his team’s down-to-the-ground ideas during the meeting.
Meaning
The phrase ‘down-to-the-ground’ describes something or someone that is very practical and grounded, lacking in pretension or extravagance.
Synonyms
- practical
- realistic
- unpretentious
- down-to-earth
- sensible
