idioms using “ground”

Break new ground

To be the first to do something

“Our company is breaking new ground with our latest fuel cell technology.”

Have one’s feet on the ground

To be realistic

“Tsuchiya-san may sound like a dreamer, but he has his feet on the ground.”

An ear to the ground

To be watching or listening closely for changes

“We have an ear to the ground and heard that our competitor has filed a patent.”

Run one’s self into the ground

To exhaust one’s self

“She can’t work another weekend; she is running herself into the ground.”

Hit the ground running

To start a new job or project at full speed

“We don’t have time to train anyone; we need experienced people who can hit the ground running.”