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1 firm ground
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adj. stevig; stabiel; sterk, vast; hard; onbuigzaam; permanent; krachtig, vastbesloten--------adv. stevig, volhardend--------n. firma, zaak--------v. Steviger worden; vaster worden; stabiliseren (van prijzen)firm1[ fə:m] 〈 zelfstandig naamwoord〉1 firma————————firm2〈bijvoeglijk naamwoord; firmness〉1 vast ⇒ stevig, hard3 zeker ⇒ vast, stabiel4 standvastig ⇒ resoluut, ferm♦voorbeelden:the dollar stayed firm • de dollar bleef stabiel4 keep a firm grip/hold of someone • iemand goed/stevig vasthouden, iemand streng aanpakkenfirm decision • definitieve beslissingtake a firm line • zich (kei)hard opstellenbelieve firmly in something • vast in iets gelovenbe firm with children • streng zijn tegen kinderen————————firm31 stevig(er)/vast(er) worden ⇒ zetten, hecht(er)/hard(er) worden♦voorbeelden:II 〈 overgankelijk werkwoord〉1 verstevigen ⇒ stevig(er)/vast(er) maken, stabiliseren————————firm4〈 bijwoord〉1 stevig ⇒ standvastig, volhardend♦voorbeelden:stand firm • op zijn stuk blijven -
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adj. vast; massief; stevig; solidair; vol--------n. vast lichaam; vast voedselsolid1[ sollid]II 〈 meervoud〉————————solid2〈bijvoeglijk naamwoord; solidness〉8 zuiver ⇒ massief, puur♦voorbeelden:solid rock • vast gesteente4 solid evidence • betrouwbaar/concreet bewijssolid firm • kredietwaardige zaaksolid against/for something • unaniem tegen/voor ietssolid reasons • gegronde redenen
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firm ground — safe/firm/ground phrase something that is likely to be correct or accepted Diplomatically, she tried to shift the conversation to firmer ground. Thesaurus: certainty and being certainsynonym Main entry … Useful english dictionary
firm ground — solid land, hard terrain; solid basis … English contemporary dictionary
(be) on firm ground — be on firm ˈground idiom to be in a strong position in an argument, etc. because you know the facts • Everyone agreed with me, so I knew I was on firm ground. Main entry: ↑firmidiom … Useful english dictionary
be on firm ground — ► be on firm ground be sure of one s facts or secure in one s position. Main Entry: ↑firm … English terms dictionary
firm — Ⅰ. firm [1] ► ADJECTIVE 1) having an unyielding surface or structure. 2) solidly in place and stable. 3) having steady power or strength: a firm grip. 4) showing resolute determination. 5) fixed or definite: firm plans … English terms dictionary
ground — ground1 [ground] n. [ME grund < OE, ground, bottom, akin to Ger grund, ON grunnr: for IE base see GRIND] 1. a) Obs. the lowest part, base, or bottom of anything b) the bottom of a body of water 2. the surface of the earth, specif. the solid… … English World dictionary
firm — adj Firm, hard, solid are comparable chiefly as meaning having a texture or consistency that markedly resists deformation by external force. Firm (opposed to loose, flabby) suggests such closeness or compactness of texture or a consistency so… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
be on firm ground — be sure of one s facts or secure in one s position. → firm … English new terms dictionary
on firm ground — on solid ground, secure … English contemporary dictionary
firm´ness — firm1 «furm», adjective, verb. –adj. 1. not yielding easily when pressed; solid; hard: »firm flesh, firm ground. 2. not easily shaken or moved; fixed in place: »a tree firm in the earth. Hope, as an anchor firm and sure, holds fast the Christian… … Useful english dictionary
firm´ly — firm1 «furm», adjective, verb. –adj. 1. not yielding easily when pressed; solid; hard: »firm flesh, firm ground. 2. not easily shaken or moved; fixed in place: »a tree firm in the earth. Hope, as an anchor firm and sure, holds fast the Christian… … Useful english dictionary