Down To Earth Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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down to earth What does down to earth mean?	to be sensible and practical	My mother is very down to earth.
Down-to-earth What does Down-to-earth mean?	Someone who's down-to-earth is practical and realistic. It can also be used for things like ideas.
down to earth What does down to earth mean?	to be sensible and practical	My mother is very down to earth.
	Some Random Idioms
The ball's in your court What does "The ball's in your court" mean?	If somebody says this to you, they mean that it's up to you to decide or take the next step.
consider an offer What does "consider an offer" mean?	to think about an offer or proposal	The man considered the offer to buy his car.
boat What does "boat" mean?	very large car (e.g.: Oldsmobile).	Those boats use too much gas.
play fast and loose with (someone or something) What does "play fast and loose with (someone or something)" mean?	to act carelessly/thoughtlessly/irresponsibly	The witness began to play fast and loose with the facts of his case and was severely criticized by the judge.
run the gauntlet What does "run the gauntlet" mean?	to face a hard test or painful experience	I had to run the gauntlet of many interviews before I got the job.
stand on one`s own two feet What does "stand on one`s own two feet" mean?	to be independent	My friend learned to stand on his own two feet when he was very young.
break down What does "break down" mean?	to lose control of one's emotions, to have a nervous collapse	The woman broke down while the lawyer questioned her at the trial.
sniff out (someone or something) What does "sniff out (someone or something)" mean?	to locate someone or something	The police dog worked hard to sniff out the bank robber.
Money burns a hole in your pocket What does "Money burns a hole in your pocket" mean?	If someone has money burning a hole in their pocket, they are eager to spend it, normally in a wasteful manner.
a penny saved is a penny earned What does "a penny saved is a penny earned" mean?	money saved through being thrifty is the same as money earned by working	A penny saved is a penny earned and trying not to spend a lot of money is as good as trying to earn money.

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Down To Earth Idiom