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poner los pies en la tierra
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (idiom) (to be realistic)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. to put one's feet on the ground
Luis tiene que poner los pies en la tierra y empezar a buscar una solución.Luis needs to put his feet on the ground and start looking for a solution.
b. to come down to earth (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Por favor, pon los pies en la tierra, María. Brad es un actor famoso; no te vas a casar con él.Please, come down to earth, Maria. Brad's a famous actor; you're not going to marry him.
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