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Definition of down to earth adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

down to earth

adjective

/ˌdaʊn tu ˈɜːθ/

/ˌdaʊn tu ˈɜːrθ/

(approving)

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sensible and practical, in a way that is helpful and friendly

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