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come down to earth

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come down to earth

 

1. Lit. to arrive on earth from above. An angel came down to earth and made an announcement.

2. Fig. to become realistic; to become alert to what is going on around one. You have a fit of enthusiasm, John, but you must come down to earth. We can't possibly afford any of your suggestions.

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come (back) down to earth (with a bang/bump/jolt)

to have to start dealing with the unpleasant or boring things that happen every day after a period of excitement and enjoyment We came down to earth with a bump when we got back from our holidays to find we had a burst pipe.

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