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meaning of "down-to-earth sort of person" #1 (permalink) Fri Jun 06, 2008 7:45 am   meaning of "down-to-earth sort of person"
 

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ESL/EFL Test #17 "Down to Earth", question 5

In contrast to her husband she's a very down-to-earth sort of person who manages to control his wild ideas.

(a) cynical
(b) boring
(c) clever
(d) practical

English Idioms and Expressions, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #17 "Down to Earth", answer 5

In contrast to her husband she's a very practical sort of person who manages to control his wild ideas.

Correct answer: (d) practical
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meaning of "down-to-earth sort of person" #2 (permalink) Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:04 am   meaning of "down-to-earth sort of person"
 

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'Down-to-earth' = practical, sensible.
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