What does "paper" mean?

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

See paper in WNW Idioms

on paper

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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