on the ground

English

Prepositional phrase

on the ground

1. Directly in an area of interest or active operations; in the field.
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     “It’s so obvious that he has no clue as to what is really happening on the ground,” she added.

2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on,‎ the,‎ ground.

Synonyms

• on the spot, in situ

Derived terms

• eyes on the ground
• facts on the ground
• feet on the ground
• boots on the ground

See also

• ground truth

References

• “on the ground” in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, Longman.