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on the ground 

The opposite of a bird's eye view--describes a situation viewed up close or the people in a position to view a situation up close, in detail. Typically used by someone at a level of remove from the situation being discussed. George Bush uses this phrase frequently to describe the situation in Iraq or the troops in Iraq--i.e., to refer to the reality, with which he is only faintly acquainted.
the situation on the ground
the troops on the ground
Far off in Washington or at best confined to the Baghdad Green Zone, the American leadership had only a vague knowledge of the actual situation on the ground, so the extent of sectarian violence caught them by surprise and completely ruined their luftslott dreams of democratizing the Middle East by deposing Saddam.
on the ground by Beer Stooge January 5, 2007

on the ground 

As an adjective, just a place filler, as, "You Know," or, "The thing of it is... " Usually an attempt to give extra impact to a statement.
"There are serious problems on the ground." Meaning, There are serious problems (there).
on the ground by Another Reader September 24, 2005

On the ground 

A verb directing inner city minorities where to position themselves, usually while at gunpoint by nervous and over zealous police officers.
Get on the ground mother fucker, and keep your hands where I can see them, said the punk ass cop prior to emptying his magazine into the suspects back.
On the ground by West$ideR May 8, 2019

On the ground 

On the ground means literally "to be on the ground". But actually "On the ground" is known to be a song by a really famous Korean singer "Rosè", who is also part of the most successful kpop group "BLACKPINK".

-On the ground- is part of the single ep -R- and it is the main single. In this ep there is also the presence of another track which title is "Gone", a song that she also performed on "The Show"

"On the ground" MV has reached 100 million views in just 1 week.
Rosè or Park Chayeoung is really happy for this solo project and very proud for her achievements!
Someone: Hey did you listen to on the ground?
Me: Yes, I really like that song!
On the ground by NikiWiki00 April 1, 2021

Pants on the Ground 

An American idol audition by 62 year old Larry Platt in which he is informing children that they look like "foos" with their pants on the ground. The first internet sensation of 2010
Lookin like a foo with yo pants on the ground

Threw it on the ground 

To get angry at something or someone. To show disproval. A way to "stick it to the man."

(originated from a lonely island SNL music video)
I was walkin' through the city streets

And a man walks up to me and hands me the latest energy drink

"Run faster, jump higher"

Man, I'm not gonna let you poison me

I threw it on the ground

You must think I'm a joke

I ain't gonna be part of your system

Man! Pump that garbage in another man's face