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Definition on paper in British English

on paper

phrase
1

in writing

Example

We need to have something on paper that people can take away with them.

Example

I woke up early and began to put down some of my ideas on paper.

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2

used for saying that something appears to be true but may not in fact be true

Example

On paper they are the best team in the Premier League.

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Definition on paper in British English