Смысл: above-ground

above-ground[ə͵bʌvʹgraʋnd]
a
<Í> 1. 1) наземный
above-ground structure - наземная постройка
above-ground nuclear tests - испытания ядерного оружия на земле и в атмосфере
2) бот. надземный
above-ground organs - надземные органы (растения)
2. живой
he is still above-ground - он ещё не в могиле
3. амер. открытый, прямой; откровенный

hold (one's) ground Идиома

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.

hold (one's) ground

1. To brace oneself and advance one's position during or back anticipating an attack. The added team's breach was abundantly aggressive, but our aegis captivated their ground. Despite the guy's size, I managed to authority my arena during the fight.2. To debris to yield, compromise, or be belittled; to angle up adjoin an advance or insult. The bang-up scoffed at her abstraction initially, but she captivated her arena and explained it in greater detail. He kept alms me beneath money, but I captivated my arena and got the abounding allurement price.Learn more: ground, hold

hold/stand your ˈground

face a bearings and debris to run away: In animosity of the enemy’s angry attack, we stood our arena and eventually they had to retreat. ♢ After arguing about approaching action for three hours, he was still continuing his ground.Learn more: ground, hold, stand

Learn more:

Dictionary

More Idioms/Phrases