put facts on the ground
idiomTo quietly or incrementally change the de facto situation in one's favor in order to win a legal dispute.
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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.