on solid footing
1. On a solid foundation. If you don't base your argument on solid footing, the other debate team will tear it apart.
2. In a position or place of stability. I feel like I'm finally on solid footing again now that I've got a new job. We need to get the company back on solid footing ASAP, or else we'll seriously have to consider layoffs.
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