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what does "Down to Earth" mean?
I feel stupid asking this since I'm fluent in English but don't know what does this slang mean >< thanks a million
27 mag 2011 20:16
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"Down to earth" usually describes someone who is famous, or has a powerful job, or lots of money, or has some impressive qualities BUT lives his/her life just like a normal person. Even though they have wealth, power, or amazing talents, it's easy for regular people to relate to them. They speak the same way we do, they dress like a regular person, etc. Does that make sense?
27 maggio 2011
2
a down to earth person = a practical, hands on person.Someone who gets things done.
28 maggio 2011
2
it is not slang....it's a common expression (adjective).
Adding more examples to the excellent answers above:
- Though he was chosen as the new team leader in the sales department, he asked us what he should improve in his potential and for more advice, he is a down to earth ideal person.
- I like Christina, because she is so down to earth. I saw her talking to an old lady-beggar in the street the other day. When i asked her about that, she told me that she invited the lady home for a warm dinner and clothes.
27 maggio 2011
1
It means 'being modest'!
27 maggio 2011
1
To add more into this discussion, there is a close association between being down to earth with not being too much exclusive as if you were a freaking-some special creature from another world/planet (this is why it's called "down to earth"). Such exclusiveness may make that individual/group estranged from what common people perceive about life or the subject matter.
29 maggio 2011
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Arabo, Cinese (mandarino), Inglese, Giapponese, Coreano
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