Be on firm ground

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To be in a safe or secure position, often after a period of uncertainty.

After weeks of negotiations, they are finally on firm ground with the contract.
Visual representation of "be on firm ground" - To be in a safe or secure position, often after a period of uncertainty.

Often appears as...

  • stand on firm ground
  • find oneself on firm ground

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Security Emphasis

The phrase emphasizes a transition from uncertainty to security or sureness in a situation.

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After the successful merger, the company is now on firm ground.
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Reassurance Tone

Use the phrase to reassure others that a previous unstable situation has become stable.

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Don't worry about the project's future, we are on firm ground now.
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Metaphorical Use

Understand it's a metaphor for stability, comparing a situation to stable ground.

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Despite the economy's ups and downs, our investments remain on firm ground.
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