顶天立地

顶天立地

Literally means:

be of indomitable spirit

Actually means:

be a real man

It literally means standing upright on one's two legs between heaven and earth.

It figuratively means a man's action or behavior manifests the character and morals that a real man should have, namely, being ambitious, bold, resolute, courageous, righteous, ready to help others, fearless of hardships and dangers, etc. Commendatory.

头顶着天，脚踩着地。

形容一个男人的所作所为表现出男子汉大丈夫应有的品格，如有志气，有魄力，有胆识，主持公道，见义勇为，不怕艰险，等等。具有褒义色彩。