on paper

Prepositional phrase

figuratively

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on, paper. / (figuratively) Based on debatable inference; in theory.

Japanese Meaning

書面上、書類上 - 実際の状況と異なる可能性があっても、文書や公式記録上はそのようになっている状態 / 理論上、概念上 - 直接的な現実と乖離しているかもしれないが、理屈や論理上のみでそう評価される状態

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She carefully sketched the map on paper before setting out.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

出発する前に、彼女は慎重に地図を紙に描いた。

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Sense（1）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on, paper.

Sense（2）

(figuratively) Based on debatable inference; in theory.

From those of the former generation who were in the fulness of age when I came into public life, which was while our controversy with England was on paper only, I soon saw that nothing was to be hoped.

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