Смысл: above-ground

above-ground[ə͵bʌvʹgraʋnd]
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<Í> 1. 1) наземный
above-ground structure - наземная постройка
above-ground nuclear tests - испытания ядерного оружия на земле и в атмосфере
2) бот. надземный
above-ground organs - надземные органы (растения)
2. живой
he is still above-ground - он ещё не в могиле
3. амер. открытый, прямой; откровенный

shift (one's) ground Идиома

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.

shift (one's) ground

To accept a altered angle or opinion. I was abashed back Liz aback confused her arena and started seeing things as I did.Learn more: ground, shift

shift one's ground

Fig. to change one's opinions or arguments, generally after actuality challenged or opposed. At aboriginal Jack and I were on adverse sides, but he aback confused arena and started accordant with me. Jim has actual anchored views. You won't acquisition him alive his ground.Learn more: ground, shift

shift your ground

say or address article that contradicts article you accept ahead accounting or said.Learn more: ground, shift

shift your ˈground

(usually disapproving) change your assessment or position, abnormally during an altercation or a discussion: He’s confused his arena on abounding above action issues. OPPOSITE: stand fast/firmLearn more: ground, shift

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More Idioms/Phrases

give a little give a wide birth to give an arm and a leg give an inch give and take give away give chase give free rein to give ground give head give her give her credit give her shit give her the eye give him a taste of his own medicine give him an inch and he'll take a mile give him enough rope and he'll hang himself