come down to earth
Abandon lofty fantasies
Come down to earth means to return to practical reality after a period of dreaming, fantasizing, or unrealistic thinking.
The phrase suggests someone whose head has been in the clouds—lost in idealism or excitement—now facing mundane concerns: After the honeymoon, we came down to earth and started budgeting.
Often used as an imperative: Come down to earth—you can't afford that car.
- realizeBecome aware of
- awakenRouse from slumber
- rude awakeningStartling unpleasant realization
- moment of clarityInstant of sudden understanding
- groundSolid surface underfoot
feet on the ground · epiphany · sensible · sober · back to basics · level-headed · practical · reality check · wake-up call · hard truth · insightful · humble · reentry · crash landing · touchdown · descent · snap out of it · burst the bubble
come down to earthget carried away
Lose moderation through excitement
let oneself go · fly high · ride high · soar · walk on air
come, comes, coming, comer, comers, down, downer, downers, downs