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down-to-earth

1. practical; sensible; realistic; practical and direct in dealing with people; honest; frank; not theoretical; not fanciful

1. Even though Judi’s parents are millionaires, they don’t act snobbishly. They are really quite down-to-earth.

2. down-to-earth traveling tips

3. The players like the coach because he’s down-to-earth and honest with them.

4. Her ideas for the boutique are always very down-to-earth.

5. You can depend on Ann. She’s very down-to-earth.

6. It’s good that she’s down-to-earth and will give us a frank response.

7. The committee’s plans for the village are anything but down-to- earth.

8. The boss always listens to Ralph’s suggestions because his ideas are reasonable and down-to-earth.

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