On Paper

Synonyms of on paper

• in theory
• theoretically
• in principle

Antonyms of on paper

• in reality
• in practice
• in actuality

Collocations of on paper

on paper

Frequency: 80 %

On paper, the project seemed feasible, but in reality, it was much more difficult.

on paper

Frequency: 70 %

Their plan looked great on paper, but it didn't work out in practice.

on paper

Frequency: 60 %

The idea seemed promising on paper, but it lacked practicality.

on paper

Frequency: 50 %

The proposal sounded good on paper, but it was difficult to implement.

on paper

Frequency: 45 %

The concept was innovative on paper, but it faced challenges in execution.

Idiomatic Expressions for on paper

• Phrase: On paper
  Meaning: Refers to a situation or idea that is theoretical or hypothetical, rather than practical or proven.
  Usage: The idea of starting a business together sounded good on paper, but we didn't have the necessary experience.