terra firma
phrase | /terra firma/
solid ground or dry land; firm earth as opposed to the sea or air
Literal meaning:
"solid earth/land"
terra firma
phrase | /terra firma/
Foreign Words & PhrasesLatinEASYsolid ground or dry land; firm earth as opposed to the sea or air
Literal meaning:
"solid earth/land"
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Examples
"After the long crossing, everyone rejoiced at terra firma."
"They were relieved to be back on terra firma after the storm."
Mnemonic Trick
Terra = earth, firma = firm → solid ground → safe footing
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