This is lesson 8 from Idiom Part 4. Each idiom is followed by its definition and examples. After you learn them, you can use them in your daily conversation.
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English Idiom Part 4- Lesson 8- Idioms about Ground
1- Ground rules = Basic guidelines or principles for how something should be done.
Before we start the project, let’s agree on the ground rules.
2- Gaining ground = Making progress or becoming more successful or accepted.
Electric vehicles are gaining ground in the global market.
3- Down to the ground = Perfectly suited or appropriate.
That vintage style suits her down to the ground.
4- Keep (your) ears to the ground = Stay informed about recent developments.
I always keep my ears to the ground to hear about new job openings.
5- The middle ground = A compromise or an intermediate position between two sides.
We found the middle ground and agreed on a flexible schedule.
6- Losing ground to the competition = Becoming less successful compared to competitors.
The company is losing ground to the competition due to outdated technology.
7- Keep your feet on the ground = Stay realistic and humble.
Despite his success, he keeps his feet on the ground.
8- On the grounds of ill-health = Using health reasons as justification.
He was excused from the assignment on the grounds of ill-health.
9- Suit (him) down to the ground = Be perfectly appropriate for someone.
That calm, quiet job suits him down to the ground.
10- On dangerous ground = In a risky or sensitive situation.
He’s on dangerous ground bringing that topic up with the boss.
11- A bit thin on the ground = Not many of something available; scarce.
Good-quality freelancers are a bit thin on the ground lately.
12- Working (yourself) into the ground= Exhausting yourself through overwork.
She’s working herself into the ground trying to meet all those deadlines.
13- A good grounding = A solid foundation of basic knowledge or skills.
The course gave him a good grounding in accounting.
14- Grounds for complaint = A valid reason to make a complaint.
There are grounds for complaint if the service isn’t delivered as promised.
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