safe ground
[/seɪf graʊnd/]
noun
terreno seguro
1. A position or situation that is secure, protected, or free from danger or controversy
Once we reached safe ground, we could finally relax after the long hike.
Uma vez que chegamos ao terreno seguro, finalmente pudemos relaxar após a longa caminhada.
2. A topic or subject matter that is unlikely to cause offense or conflict in conversation
Weather is usually safe ground for small talk at parties.
O tempo é geralmente um terreno seguro para conversa fiada em festas.
3. Literal ground that is physically stable and not dangerous
The hikers avoided the muddy area and stuck to safe ground.
Os caminhantes evitaram a área enlameada e ficaram no terreno seguro.
Related Idioms & Phrases
on safe ground - in a secure or uncontroversial position
break new ground - to explore beyond safe territory
tread on thin ice - opposite of safe ground
stand on solid ground - similar expression with confidence
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