Have/keep your feet on the ground

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To stay practical and focused, not letting success, excitement, etc., make you lose your common sense.

Even though she became very famous, she always kept her feet on the ground.
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Success Humility

Used to suggest someone is not arrogant or has not let success change their behavior.

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He's got so many awards, but he's got his feet on the ground.
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Emotion Control

Implies controlling emotions amid exciting events, helping to make sensible decisions.

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She won the lottery but kept her feet on the ground and invested wisely.
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Common Sense

Stresses the importance of not being swayed or losing practical approach in unusual situations.

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Despite the hysteria around him, he kept his feet on the ground.
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