on the ground
The idiom "on the ground" is often used to describe being physically present or actively involved in a particular situation or location.
Definition
B2General
(informal)Physically present in a specific location, especially where significant events are happening.
Example
- The journalists were on the ground to report the latest developments.
C1Military and Crisis
(technical)Directly involved in or engaged with an area of conflict or emergency.
Example
- The aid workers are on the ground providing assistance to the affected communities.
C1Sociopolitical
(informal)Among the general public, especially in contrast to those in authority or observing from a distance.
Example
- The politician's policies have strong support on the ground.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "on the ground":
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