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down-to-earth

adjective
Saydown-tuh-URTHUS/ˌdaʊn.ɾəˈɚθ/UK/ˌdaʊn.təˈɜːθ/

2 meanings of down-to-earth

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  1. 1
    adjectiveidiomatic
    Sensible and practical, with a clear view of what is real.

    My aunt always gives down-to-earth advice about money.

    Her plan for the school trip was simple and down-to-earth.

    Similarpractical, realistic, sensible, pragmatic, level-headed

    Oppositeunrealistic, impractical, idealistic

  2. 2
    adjectiveidiomatic
    Normal and ordinary, not fancy or strange.

    The movie star seemed so down-to-earth when we met her.

    I want a down-to-earth story, not one about aliens.

    Similarordinary, normal, unpretentious, mundane

    Oppositepretentious, extraordinary

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