They built their new house from the ground up.
from the ground up
idiomFrom the beginning; starting with the basics, foundation, or fundamentals.
She started her small business from the ground up with very little money.
The software engineer decided to rewrite the entire operating system from the ground up to ensure it was secure and efficient.
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common ground
A characteristic or interest shared by multiple people or systems; any belief, etc. held in common.
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ear to the ground
The practice or characteristic of carefully gathering information; a state or mindset of attentiveness.
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eyes on the ground
One or more observers in an area of interest.
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facts on the ground
The situation in reality as opposed to in the abstract.
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get off the ground
To succeed or begin to succeed.
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go to ground
To hide from public view or sequester oneself, especially when authorities, members of the news media, or others are looking for one.
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ground ball with eyes
A weakly hit ground ball that barely evades the infielders.
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ground floor
The initial stage of a project.