on firm ground/footing

phrase

: well supported
He believes that his argument is on firm ground/footing.

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Need to carry it from the pool to the grass, for some extra tanning time on firm ground? — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 23 July 2025 By the end of 2024, most economists described the economy as being on firm ground, with solid growth, low unemployment and cooling inflation. — Alain Sherter, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2025 Coming on the heels of the Minecraft success, a strong opening the weekend of April 18 for Sinners puts Warner Bros back on firm footing. — Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025 According to the Federal National Mortgage Association, known as Fannie Mae, the economy and labor market entered the year on firm footing. — Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2025 Will their leaps of faith land on firm ground, or will the unknown remain frustratingly out of reach? — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025 Still, the overall job market remains on firm ground, with the nation's unemployment rate falling in January. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2025

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“On firm ground/footing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20firm%20ground%2Ffooting. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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