soften the ground
idiomTo prepare or create favorable conditions (for something), especially with the intent of improving public acceptance of the forthcoming occurrence.
- 01
common ground
A characteristic or interest shared by multiple people or systems; any belief, etc. held in common.
- 02
ear to the ground
The practice or characteristic of carefully gathering information; a state or mindset of attentiveness.
- 03
eyes on the ground
One or more observers in an area of interest.
- 04
facts on the ground
The situation in reality as opposed to in the abstract.
- 05
from the ground up
From the beginning; starting with the basics, foundation, or fundamentals.
- 06
get off the ground
To succeed or begin to succeed.
- 07
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.
- 08
ground ball with eyes
A weakly hit ground ball that barely evades the infielders.