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auf dem Teppich bleiben (idiom)
   to keep one’s feet (firmly) on the ground, be realistic/reasonable, stay grounded

Wir müssen auf dem Teppich bleiben und uns klar machen, dass noch nichts gewonnen ist.
We have to be realistic and clearly understand that nothing has been won yet.

Related:
der Teppich carpet, rug; tapestry, wall hanging
den roten Teppich ausrollen to roll out the red carpet
etwas unter den Teppich kehren to sweep sth under the carpet/rug

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