B1 — Intermediate😤 Emotions
Stare con i piedi per terra
To keep one's feet on the ground
Literal Translation
"To stay with feet on the ground"
What it means
To remain practical and realistic, not carried away by fantasies
Example in context
"Sogna in grande ma sa stare con i piedi per terra."
"She dreams big but knows how to keep her feet on the ground."
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