on paper

su carta, per iscritto

Scritto o stampato su un foglio, invece di essere mostrato soltanto su uno schermo.

In inglese semplice: Written or printed on a sheet, rather than shown only on a screen.

• Write your answer on paper.
• She keeps all her notes on paper.
• Do you want the report on paper?

Sinonimi: in writing, in print

Espressioni comuni: write on paper, print on paper, notes on paper

sulla carta, in teoria

Secondo i dati o i piani, anche se nella realtà le cose possono essere diverse.

In inglese semplice: According to facts or plans, although real life may be different.

• The plan looks good on paper.
• On paper, their team was much stronger.
• She has excellent qualifications on paper, but little experience.

Sinonimi: in theory, theoretically

Contrari: in practice

Espressioni comuni: good on paper, on paper only, strong on paper

ufficialmente, legalmente

Secondo i documenti o le regole ufficiali, anche se la situazione reale è diversa.

In inglese semplice: According to official records or rules, even if the real situation is different.

• She is the owner on paper.
• They remained married on paper for years.
• On paper, he still holds the director’s post.

Sinonimi: officially, legally

Contrari: unofficially

Espressioni comuni: owner on paper, on paper only, married on paper

in libertà condizionale

Uscito dal carcere, ma obbligato a rispettare certe regole e a presentarsi a un funzionario.

In inglese semplice: Released from prison but still required to follow rules and report to an official.

• He is still on paper.
• While on paper, she reported to her parole officer.
• He returned to prison after breaking the rules while on paper.

Come si usa: be on paper (He is on paper until next spring.)

Sinonimi: on parole

Espressioni comuni: be on paper, still on paper