firm ground

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

Refers to the solid surface of the earth. Can also be used figuratively for a stable situation.

groundADJECTIVE + NOUN

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firm

Examples (10)

  • After the storm, we were glad to be back on firm ground.
  • Ensure the ladder is standing on firm ground before climbing.
  • The economy seems to be on firm ground again.
  • Her arguments were not based on firm ground.
  • We need to reach firm ground before setting up camp.
  • The lawyer is confident that the case is on firm ground.
  • It takes time to establish firm ground in a new job.
  • The runners struggled until they hit firm ground.
  • This research puts our theory on firm ground.
  • Always park your car on firm ground.