The city decided to level the old building to the ground.
level to the ground
idiomTo completely demolish, to raze.
After the earthquake damaged the structure beyond repair, the crew had to level the house to the ground.
The invading army sought to level the historic fortress to the ground, leaving nothing but dust and rubble in their wake.
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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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from the ground up
From the beginning; starting with the basics, foundation, or fundamentals.
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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.