Down to earth
(Practical and realistic)
Originated in the mid-20th century as an American phrase.
Despite his fame and wealth, he remains a down-to-earth guy.
📖 Meanings
- 1.
Humble and unpretentious
- 2.
Approachable, easy to talk to
- 3.
Not influenced by fantasies or impractical ideas
- 4.
Straightforward, honest
💬 Examples
- 1.
She has a down-to-earth approach towards solving problems.
- 2.
His down-to-earth personality makes him liked by everyone.
- 3.
We need a down-to-earth plan to tackle this issue.
- 4.
She gave a down-to-earth speech about her experiences.
🗞️ Etymology
- 1.
Originally used to describe planes landing.
- 2.
Later extended to describe someone who is practical and realistic.
- 3.
Often used to praise someone for being humble and unpretentious.
- 4.
Has been popular in British and American English.
🔁 Synonyms
- 1.
Practical
- 2.
Realistic
- 3.
Unpretentious
- 4.
Humble
- 5.
Approachable
🌀 Variants
- 1.
Grounded
- 2.
Realistic
- 3.
Unpretentious
- 4.
Humble
- 5.
Straightforward