Translation of "Auf dem boden der tatsachen" in English

We're gonna play it cool, keep our feet on the ground.

Live in the real bloody world for a moment, will you?

I'm very down-to-earth, despite all appearances.

That's about as grounded as you can get.

Keeps you on your toes.

That is if you don't mind working in an area that's a bit more down to earth.

They were all a bit more in touch with themselves.

I've already advised you to live A more down-to-earth existence.

Mr Pasty (RDE). — (FR) Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, our discussion of the Commission's pro gramme gives us a chance to raise once again the question of how much enlargement will cost.

But I need my childhood friends to help me keep it real.

Makes us smile and helps us keep it real at times!

But let's stay with the facts - in my case everything went okay.

One could call him the realist among the types who is completely down to earth.

Anyone daring to look ahead must begin by gaining a foothold on the stony ground of actuality.

I therefore think that it is courageous and commendable that the rapporteur has managed to keep both feet on the ground.

After Mr Berlusconi’s clowning around and dubious jokes, it is comforting to have people at the helm of Europe who do not have swollen heads and have their feet firmly on the ground.

Horacio then sits in the dark on the opposite side of the room, near the window, waiting to see what will happen.

What Ray and Frenchy do not know is that David is really just using Frenchy to finance his art projects.

Finally, can I thank both the Austrian and German authorities for ensuring that we will keep our feet on the ground.

The negotiations of recent months have compelled us to face up to grim reality.

It is undoubtedly this perspective together with the very practical involvement of the different actors which keeps the Foundation grounded firmly in reality.