- phrase of paper
- See fraze.
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England. Francis Grose. 1790.
phrase of paper
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Paper tiger — is a literal English translation of the Chinese phrase zhǐ lǎohǔ (zh ts|t=紙老虎|s=紙老虎), meaning something which seems as threatening as a tiger, but is really harmless.The phrase is an ancient one in Chinese, but sources differ as to when it… … Wikipedia
Paper drilling — is a technique used in trade binderies for providing large quantities of paper with round holes. The paper can be processed as loose leafs and in brochures (stitched, perfect bound). The holes usually serve for storage (filing), sometimes for… … Wikipedia
Paper tiger (disambiguation) — Paper tiger is the English translation of a Chinese phrase referring to something that appears threatening but is actually harmless.Paper Tiger may refer to:* Paper Tiger (film), a 1975 film starring David Niven * Paper Tiger (yacht), a class of… … Wikipedia
paper qualifications — british phrase academic qualifications This phrase usually shows that you think that practical experience is more important I’ve got a lot of experience in accounts, but I haven’t got any paper qualifications. Thesaurus: degrees and other… … Useful english dictionary
paper — [[t]pe͟ɪpə(r)[/t]] ♦ papers, papering, papered 1) N UNCOUNT Paper is a material that you write on or wrap things with. The pages of this book are made of paper. He wrote his name down on a piece of paper for me... She sat at the table with pen… … English dictionary
paper — /ˈpeɪpə / (say paypuh) noun 1. a substance made from rags, straw, wood, or other fibrous material, usually in thin sheets, for writing or printing on, wrapping things in, etc. 2. something resembling this substance, as papyrus. 3. a piece, sheet …
Paper fortune teller — An elaborately decorated fortune teller. A fortune teller (also called a cootie catcher,[1][2] chatterbox,[3] … Wikipedia
paper — A written or printed document or instrument. A document filed or introduced in evidence in a suit at law, as, in the phrase papers in the case and in papers on appeal. Any writing or printed document, including letters, memoranda, legal or… … Black's law dictionary
paper bag — /peɪpə ˈbæg/ (say paypuh bag) noun 1. a small bag made out of paper, as that into which purchases are placed by a shop assistant. –phrase Colloquial 2. a paper bag job, (derogatory) a sexual partner viewed as having an ugly face but an attractive …
paper qualifications — British academic qualifications. This phrase usually shows that you think that practical experience is more important I ve got a lot of experience in accounts, but I haven t got any paper qualifications … English dictionary
