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.