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on paper

/ɑn ˈpeɪpər/ /ɒn ˈpeɪpə/
idiom Academic Neutral
General
  1. 1 kâğıt üzerinde, teoride, görünüşte

Definition (English)

According to what is written or officially stated, but perhaps not in reality.

Example Sentences

  1. On paper, the plan looks perfect.
    Kâğıt üzerinde plan kusursuz görünüyor.
  2. He's an average player on paper.
    Kâğıt üzerinde ortalama bir oyuncu.
  3. The results were good on paper.
    Sonuçlar kâğıt üzerinde iyiydi.
Idiom
  1. 1 yazılı olarak, kâğıda dökülmüş

Definition (English)

Written down, rather than spoken or only thought about.

Example Sentences

  1. It is a good idea to put your ideas down on paper first.
    Önce fikirlerini kâğıda dökmek iyi bir fikirdir.
  2. I need to see the offer on paper before I decide.
    Karar vermeden önce teklifi yazılı olarak görmem gerekiyor.

Synonyms

theoreticallyin theoryofficially

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