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
Terra firma in context
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.
