to level or completely destroy buildings or high ground until the area is flat

To handle a difficult or dangerous situation with ease and confidence; as easily as walking on a level road.

machine used for leveling ground, such as a land grader or road grader

A towering building is built up from the ground; everything starts from a foundation and grows step by step.

A sudden clap of thunder on level ground; used to describe a sudden rise to fame or an unexpected great success.

(idiom) a storm on flat ground; unexpected trouble or a sudden change in circumstances

to experience a sudden and rapid rise in social status or career from a humble background

An unexpected incident or unforeseen trouble occurring in a situation that was previously calm and stable.

to start a business or build a life from nothing; to build one's fortune from the ground up

(idiom) a tall building rising from level ground; an achievement or business built from the ground up without any prior foundation

A species of flowering plant used in traditional Chinese medicine; also known as Ardisia japonica.