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on paper

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on paper
if something seems good or true on paper, it seems to be good or true when you read or think about it but it might not be good or true in a real situation. She looked good on paper but was one of the weakest interviewees we saw today. On paper it could work, but I won't be convinced until I see it for myself.
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on paper
possibly. On paper it looks like it could work, but I won't be convinced until I see it in operation.
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