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Terra Firma – English Flashcard for Terra Firma for IELTS

Published on June 7th, 2019 | Last updated on October 15th, 2020 by | Category: 1100 Words You Need to Know Flashcards, English Vocabulary in Context | No Comments on Terra Firma – English Flashcard for Terra Firma for IELTS | 69 Views | Reading Time: 1 minute

Terra firma

Terra firma /ˌter.əˈfɜː.mə/ US /-ˈfɝː-/ (noun)

Terra firma is used humorously in conditions where it is surprising to land or walk on earth again after a long time, dry land, when compared with the sea or air, terrain, soil

The passengers of the capsized boat reposed on terra firma after swimming a long distance towards the deserted island.

The astronaut was so grateful for walking on terra firma again when he came back to earth.

It was good to get back on terra firma again after that awful sea crossing.

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