on the ground

== English == === Prepositional phrase === on the ground Directly in an area of interest or active operations; in the field. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on,‎ the,‎ ground. ==== Synonyms ==== on the spot, in situ ==== Derived terms ==== eyes on the ground facts on the ground feet on the ground boots on the ground === See also === ground truth === References === “on the ground” in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, Longman.