sobre el terreno

sobre el terreno
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. on the ground
A veces los pájaros dejan caer semillas sobre el terreno que terminan germinando.Sometimes the birds drop seeds on the ground that end up germinating.
a. on the ground
Los soldados ya están sobre el terreno esperando instrucciones.The soldiers are already on the ground waiting for instructions.
b. in the field
El presidente envió un mensaje de apoyo a las tropas estadounidenses sobre el terreno.The President sent a message of support to the US troops in the field.
3.
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).
(idiom)
(during an activity)
a. as one goes along
Puede que no sea un plan perfecto, pero tenemos que seguir adelante con él. Abordaremos cualquier problema sobre el terreno.It might not be a perfect plan, but we have to go ahead with it. We'll address any issues as we go along.
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