terra firma

noun3

1. •
   Familiar territory (in a figurative sense); real-world concerns.

   • It's nice to be back on terra firma after a long session of analyzing the philosopher's abstruse theories.
2. •
   (informal) Land, as opposed to water or air.

   • Reize is a floaty character (thanks to that scarf), so this kick can be great for quickly getting back to terra firma or to that game-winning gem! — 2019
3. •
   Continental land, as distinguished from islands.