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Pb03 Posted 19 years ago
Vocabulary
on solid ground
Hi everyone~!
In the sentence below, what could the phrase "on solid ground" possibly mean?
I can't figure out a proper meaning.
If it is possible, could you tell me some concrete words or synonyms?
Thanks for your help in advance~!
pb
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He checked with other scientists to make sure he was on solid ground.
In the sentence below, what could the phrase "on solid ground" possibly mean?
I can't figure out a proper meaning.
If it is possible, could you tell me some concrete words or synonyms?
Thanks for your help in advance~!
pb
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He checked with other scientists to make sure he was on solid ground.
Top answer
Hi Pb03 In your sentence, he probably wanted to make sure that the information supporting his own theories and/or assumptions was accurate and reliable. In other words, the basis for his theories (or whatever) was strong .
- Hi Pb03 In your sentence, he probably wanted to make sure that the information supporting his own theories and/or assumptions was accurate and reliable.
- In other words, the basis for his theories (or whatever) was strong .
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Hi Pb03
In your sentence, he probably wanted to make sure that the information supporting his own theories and/or assumptions was accurate and reliable.. In other words, the basis for his theories (or whatever) was strong.
In your sentence, he probably wanted to make sure that the information supporting his own theories and/or assumptions was accurate and reliable.. In other words, the basis for his theories (or whatever) was strong.
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on solid ground
confident because you are dealing with a subject you are sure about, or because you are in a safe situation:0
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