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/Sounds like "teh" (as in "ten") + "NEHR" (as in "net") + "LOHS" (as in "loan") + "PYEHS" + "EHN" (as in "egg") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "TYEH" + "rrah"/

Meaning

To be realistic and keep expectations grounded in reality, not swept away by fantasies or wishful thinking. Someone with their feet on the ground makes sensible decisions and does not get carried away.

Examples

Get grounded before you invest everything.

She is realistic, she never lets herself get swept away.

Regional synonyms

Ready, all set with everything needed to get started. Also means someone is well-positioned economically or has the right connections to get things done.