in principle

in linea di principio

Per quanto riguarda l’idea principale, prima di definire tutti i dettagli.

In inglese semplice: As far as the main idea is concerned, before deciding all the details.

• I agree in principle.
• They approved the plan in principle but still need to discuss the cost.
• We support the proposal in principle, although some details must change.

Sinonimi: in broad terms

Espressioni comuni: agree in principle, accept in principle, support in principle

in teoria, teoricamente

Secondo un’idea o una teoria, anche se nella realtà le cose vanno diversamente.

In inglese semplice: According to an idea or theory, even if things happen differently in real life.

• It should work in principle.
• In principle, the system can handle thousands of users at once.
• The idea is possible in principle, but nobody has tested it yet.

Sinonimi: in theory, theoretically

Espressioni comuni: possible in principle, work in principle