paper »
Wallpaper.
|
paper »
Wrapping paper.
|
paper trail »
A written record, history, or collection of evidence.
|
paper trail »
The records left by a person or organization in the course of activities.
|
pencil pusher »
One who does routine office work; someone involved mainly in paperwork.
|
stop press »
The event or news article important enough to delay or interrupt the print, or require a reprint, of a publication, particularly of a newspaper edition.
|
stop up »
To increase the aperture of a photographic lens, moving from an f/stop represented by a higher number to an f/stop represented by a lower number and causing more light to pass into the camera.
|
taper off »
To diminish or lessen gradually; to become smaller, slower, quieter, etc.
|
way out of a paper bag »
A minimal level of competence or effectiveness, as used in phrases where one is unable to perform such.
|
yellow journalism »
Material published in a broadcast or periodical, such as a tabloid newspaper or magazine, which is sensationalistic and of questionable accuracy and taste.
|
yellow press »
Newspapers which publish sensationalist articles rather than well researched and sober journalism.
|
| Like Phrases.net? Why won't you tell a friend about us? |