boots on the ground
The term "boots on the ground" originated in the military to emphasize the presence of ground troops in a conflict area but has since broadened to include direct involvement in various fields.
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Definition
B2Military
(technical, metonymic)Ground forces actively engaged in a combat zone.
Example
- The general insisted on having boots on the ground to secure the area.
- Air strikes alone won't be enough without boots on the ground.
B2Business
(informal)Personnel physically present and working in a specific location.
Example
- The company needs boots on the ground to understand the local market better.
- We have boots on the ground in every major city to handle customer support.
B2General
(informal)Direct, in-person involvement in an activity or situation.
Example
- Journalists with boots on the ground provide the most accurate reports.
- To get a clear picture of the problem, we need boots on the ground.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "boots on the ground":
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