* good on paper: in theory; possibly not
in the real world
ex>
The committee decided to test the proposal because it looked good on paper.
* contemplating: to think about; regard
for a long time
ex>
He sat there by the window for over an hour, contemplating the raindrops
as they slid down the glass.
* shipshape: tidy; in good order
ex>
It took only two hours to get the house completely shipshape.
Note>
Shipshape is a saying from the Royal
Navy. In ship-shape means that all
the gear and equipment are in their proper place and proper condition. The
phrase shipshape refers to the need to make sure that if the ship capsizes, or
a portion floods, the gear in the compartments doesn’t become dangerous.
* paint oneself into a corner: to do
something that limits one’s future choices
ex>
We may have painted ourselves into a corner by promising a high quality
product at a low price.
* off to the races: beginning something
exciting
ex>
The kids were off to the races as soon as they received their first
clues in the treasure hunt.
* hypothetically: related to a possible
but untested concept
ex>
Some anthropologists believe that, at least hypothetically, human societies
could return to a more primitive state.
* for/to all
intents and purposes: 사실상, 모든 점에서
This
expression can begin with “for” or “to” without changing its meaning. It is
sometimes incorrectly written or spoken as, “for all intensive purposes”
ex>
I had no choice. For all intents and purposes, it was identical to a
well-known textbook example.
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