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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[earth] See: [COME BACK TO EARTH] or [COME DOWN TO EARTH], [DOWN-TO-EARTH], [IN THE WORLD] or [ON EARTH], [MOVE HEAVEN AND EARTH]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

come back to earth

[come back to earth] or [come down to earth] {v. phr.} To return to the real world; stop imagining or dreaming; think and behave as usual. * /After Jane met […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

in the world

[in the world] or [on earth] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Of all possible things; ever. - Usually used for emphasis after words that ask questions, as "who", "why", "what", etc. * […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

down-to-earth

[down-to-earth] {adj.} Showing good sense; practical. * /The committee's first plan for the party was too fancy, but the second was more down-to-earth./ * /Mr. Jenkins never seems to know […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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