on the ground
Meaning
Directly in an area of interest or active operations; in the field.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on, the, ground.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgSynonyms
Examples
A new word is like a fresh seed sown on the ground of the discussion.
No man is justified in doing evil on the ground of expedience.
Keep your eyes on the stars, keep your feet on the ground.
No matter how beautiful the shoes are, they still have to go on the ground.
Even the loftiest of mountains begins on the ground.
The one who sits on the ground need not fear a fall.