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come down to earth

idiom
Meaning

To be brought back to reality; to emerge from a daydream.


Examples
SIMPLE

He needs to come down to earth and face the facts.

CONTEXTUAL

After winning the lottery, he eventually had to come down to earth and return to his normal job.

COMPLEX

The young dreamer finally came down to earth when the harsh realities of his new responsibilities became impossible to ignore.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    as they come

    As it is possible to be.

  2. 02

    blow to kingdom come

    To totally destroy (something); to annihilate or wipe out (something).

  3. 03

    Christmas come early

    Something very delightful or fortunate that is happening or has happened, especially earlier than expected.

  4. 04

    come a cropper

    To suffer some accident or misfortune; to fail.

  5. 05

    come a long way

    To make significant progress.

  6. 06

    come again

    A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said, or to indicate surprise.

  7. 07

    come alive

    to become responsive and animated.

  8. 08

    come along

    To arise, appear (make an appearance), come into being.

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