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What does "paper" mean?

See in a sentence

In addition to the idiom beginning with paper, also see on paper; push paper; walking papers.

See paper in WNW Idioms

on paper

in written or printed form
in theory

paper over

to conceal or try to cover up (differences, difficulties, unpleasant facts, etc.)

See paper in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

in paper

With a paperback binding; as a paperback.

on paper

In writing or print.
In theory, as opposed to actual performance or fact: It is a good team on paper, but its members play poorly together.

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