Come Down To Earth Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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come down to earth What does come down to earth mean?	to stop imagining or dreaming	My friend has finally come down to earth and is seriously looking for a job.
come down to earth What does come down to earth mean?	to stop imagining or dreaming about things	My friend has finally come down to earth and is seriously looking for a job.
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fill (someone`s) shoes What does "fill (someone`s) shoes" mean?	to substitute for someone and be able to do a satisfactory job	Although he is a good supervisor he is unable to fill the shoes of those who came before him.

You do not get a dog and bark yourself What does "You do not get a dog and bark yourself" mean?	(UK) If there is someone in a lower position who can or should do a task, then you shouldn't do it.
turn turtle What does "turn turtle" mean?	turn over; flip over; capsize
lean on (someone) What does "lean on (someone)" mean?	pressure someone by blackmail or threats of physical violence to make him or her do something	The gang decided to lean on the small shop owner to get him to sell his property.
dig (someone or something) up or dig up (someone or something) What does "dig (someone or something) up or dig up (someone or something)" mean?	to make an effort to find someone or something	I had to dig up some blankets for my friend when he stayed at our house.

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Come Down To Earth Idiom