地ちに足あしがつく

expression, godan verb (-ku)

keep one's feet on the ground; be down to earth

Idiomatic expression meaning to be realistic, practical, and not carried away by fanciful ideas. Often used in contrast to being overly idealistic or having one's head in the clouds.

• 彼かれは成せい功こうしても地ちに足あしがついている。

  Even after his success, he keeps his feet on the ground.

• 夢ゆめを追おうのもいいが、地ちに足あしがついた計けい画かくも必ひつ要ようだ。

  It's fine to chase dreams, but you also need a down-to-earth plan.