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on paper
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theoretically rather than practically
What is the origin of the idiom "on paper" and when to use it?
The phrase "on paper" is an idiom used to indicate that something appears to be a certain way when examined theoretically or in a written or planned form. The origin of this phrase is not precisely documented, but it is rooted in the idea that written documents or plans can outline an ideal scenario or concept.
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as written or printed
Exemple
The musician was eager to get the catchy melody down on paper.
On paper, the project seemed perfect, but we encountered unforeseen challenges during execution.
It was a good idea on paper, but failed in practice.
To check their answer, students did the computation again step-by-step on paper.
The student used a braille slate and stylus to take notes in class, pressing the stylus through the holes in the slate to create braille characters on paper.
