How to Pronounce "facts on the ground"
expression
FAKTS on thuh GROWND
FAKTS on thuh GROWND
Definition
'Facts on the ground' refers to the actual situation in a specific place, usually physical or political, especially when these real conditions are different from theories, promises, or official statements.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfæks/, /ˈfækts/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡɹaʊnd
British English
fˈækts/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAKTS on thuh GROWND
UK
FAKTS on thuh GROWND
Listen in Context
The facts on the ground made it clear that the project had already started.
We need to base our decisions on the facts on the ground, not just on reports.
Before we act, let's check the facts on the ground.
Whatever the politicians say, the facts on the ground are hard to ignore.