B1 — Intermediate💼 Work & Money
Tenere i piedi per terra
To keep one's feet on the ground
Literal Translation
"To keep one's feet on the ground"
What it means
To remain realistic and practical about financial expectations
Example in context
"È bravo con le idee ma deve tenere i piedi per terra quando parla di profitti."
"He's good with ideas but needs to keep his feet on the ground when discussing profits."
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