solid ground

They were clear that if I was going to say anything about it, I had to be on very solid ground.

While there is some debate over the details, Tanden is on solid ground.

As Craig Robinson, editor of The Iowa Republican, notes “there is now solid ground for Democrats in which they can organize.”

To put us on solid ground, we should also find a bipartisan solution to strengthen Social Security for future generations.

The Wave swept him forward irresistibly, his very soul, it seemed, went shuffling to find solid ground.

He had no good sword wherewith to defend himself were he attacked, no good, solid ground on which to take his stand.

A great shout of joy went through the crowd as Kari walked on to solid ground.

Some of them struggled out unaided, and all were at last brought safely to the solid ground.

But if it were a solid ground for hope, how is it that those superior qualities can be brought into play?