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on paper 

describing an idea that in theory seems ideal, but when put to actual use invariably will be flawed, or not be as simple as first perceived.
"the figures look right on paper, but I think its gonna cost a little more than a g-note to open a club!"
on paper by bungalow bill February 3, 2005

on paper 

solely by reputation or abstract report, theoretically
The idea may work on paper but will not be so simple in real life.

my type on paper 

An annoying quote said on the show Love Island by girls initiating that the guy is attractive and their usual type physically.
''Do you like him?''

'' He's my type on paper. He's tall, dark and handsome but I just don't feel a connection with him like he has no chat.''
my type on paper by doorshagger July 10, 2017

good on paper guy 

The good on paper guy is the nice man with everything you should want, but who you always leave for an asshole who owns nothing and doesn't have a checking account
Sweetie, he was the perfect guy!

Yeah..... good on paper guy.... Drake is SO MUCH HOTTER even though he's such an abusive asshole!!!
good on paper guy by Ellen1983 January 11, 2009

100% my type on paper 

A phrase said when a guy/girl's appearance matches your preference and you find them attractive. They are exactly what you're looking for looks wise.
"Theo is a 100% my type on paper"
"Yeah he is gorgeous!"
100% my type on paper by El-Gee July 28, 2017

good on paper guy 

The good on paper guy is the nice man with everything you should want, but who you always leave for an asshole who owns nothing and doesn't have a checking account
Sweetie, he was the perfect guy!

Yeah..... good on paper guy.... Drake is SO MUCH HOTTER even though he's such an jerk!
good on paper guy by Ellen1983 July 24, 2008
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You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

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Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.

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"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"
crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007
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