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What does the phrase "grounded and down-to-earth" mean? Is it an idiom?

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Rebecca

If you say that someone is "grounded", in this particular context, you mean that you think they are sensible and reasonable, and that they understand the importance of ordinary things in life. The expression "down-to-earth" is also an adjective, like "grounded". It means someone who is practical, reasonable and honest. We usually use it to describe someone who the opposite of someone who acts important or proud. Down to earth people, even if they are very important, do not consider themselves to be better than others. Ex: She so down-to-earth and kind. I really like her. Ex: Working every day keeps me grounded.

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