suit down to the ground
To suit perfectly.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“That new job suits you down to the ground.”
“The quiet atmosphere of the library suits her down to the ground, so she works there every day.”
“The role of a diplomat suits him down to the ground, as his natural patience and sharp intellect allow him to navigate complex negotiations with ease.”
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bag of fruit
[Cockney slang]suit
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birthday suit
Nakedness, unclothed skin; an exposure of a human's natural anatomy without clothing.
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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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cut one's cloth to suit one's purse
To settle for less when money or resources are limited.
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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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empty suit
An ineffective or incompetent person in a place of authority.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026