a·bove·ground ad. , a. 지상에[의]; 《미》 공공연히[한]; 땅에 묻히지 않고; 아직 살아

get (something) off the ground 관용구

break fresh ground

deal with something in a new way The researchers were able to break fresh ground in their search for a cancer cure.

common ground

shared beliefs or interests There was little common ground between the two sides and the negotiations for the new machinery did not go well.

cover ground

talk about the important facts and details of something The number of questions seemed endless and we were unable to cover much ground during the meeting.

don't know your ass from a hole in the ground

you are ignorant, you are mistaken, mixed up He said one member of the cult was so confused he didn't know his ass from a hole in the ground.

ear to the ground

direct one

feet on the ground

an understanding of what can be done, sensible ideas The new manager has his feet on the ground and will probably be able to come up with a sensible solution to our problems.

gain ground

go forward, make progress Our company has been gaining ground in our attempt to be the best in the industry.

get in on the ground floor

be there at the start, be one of the first If I get in on the ground floor at MING'S, I'll advance quickly.

get off the ground

make a successful beginning, go ahead His new business never really got off the ground so he must look for another job.

give ground

move back, retreat, stop opposing someone He refused to give ground on his plans to change the system of office management.

get off the ground

1. Literally, to lift up off the ground. A noun or pronoun can be acclimated amid "get" and "off." This beat-up old even will never get off the ground!2. To get underway; to get to a point of abiding or arrogant advance or development. A noun or pronoun can be acclimated amid "get" and "off." Now that this activity has assuredly gotten off the ground, we can alpha to focus some of our absorption on added areas of the business. Jack aloof wants to delay until the aggregation gets off the arena a bit afore we activate any above media campaigns.Learn more: get, ground, off