How to Pronounce "have your feet on the ground"
expression
HAV yur FEET on the GROUND
hav yaw FEET on the GROUND
Definition
To be practical, realistic, and not get carried away by unrealistic dreams or emotions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈfit/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡɹaʊnd
British English
hæv/ /jˈɔː/ /fˈiːt/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV yur FEET on the GROUND
UK
hav yaw FEET on the GROUND
Listen in Context
Jane always has her feet on the ground when making big decisions.
It's important to have your feet on the ground when planning for the future.
Despite his success, Mark still has his feet on the ground.
"You dream big, but you always have your feet on the ground—I admire that."