How to Pronounce "come down to earth"
expression
KUHM DOWN tuh URTH
KUM DOWN tuh URTH
Definition
To start thinking and behaving in a realistic or practical way after having unrealistic ideas, dreams, or expectations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɝθ
British English
kˈʌm/ /dˈaʊn/ /tˈuː/ /ˈɜːθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM DOWN tuh URTH
UK
KUM DOWN tuh URTH
Listen in Context
After dreaming about being famous, he had to come down to earth and find a regular job.
The teacher told the students to come down to earth and focus on the lesson.
It's time for you to come down to earth and start saving money.
All that excitement from the vacation is over—it's hard to come down to earth now.