We must prepare the ground before we start the garden.
prepare the ground
idiomTo carry out any preliminary work that will enable something to occur.
The manager held several private meetings to prepare the ground for the new company policy.
By publishing a series of influential articles, the activist successfully prepared the ground for the upcoming legislative reforms.
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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.