ə'bʌv'graʊnd
adj.
on or above the surface of the ground

give (one's) ground Idiom, Proverb

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.

give (one's) ground

To crop or abide (to addition or something). Troops, we cannot accord our arena to the enemy! The board wants me to access this activity differently, but I debris to accord my ground.Learn more: give, ground

give ground

1. Lit. to retreat, acquiescent acreage or territory. I approached the barking dog, but it wouldn't accord ground.
2. Fig. to "retreat" from an abstraction or affirmation that one has made. When I altercate with Mary, she never gives ground.Learn more: give, ground

give ground

Yield to a stronger force, retreat, as in He began to accord arena on that point, although he didn't stop arguing entirely. This announcement originated in the 1500s, back it alluded to a aggressive force beat and so giving up area to the enemy. By the mid-1600s it was actuality acclimated figuratively. Learn more: give, ground

give ground

To crop to a added able force; retreat.Learn more: give, ground

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