"look good on paper" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 从纸面上看不错
• 理论上看很好

Definition

“从纸面上看不错”指一件事情在理论上或计划中看起来很好，但实际上可能无法顺利实现。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

通常用于口语或非正式场合，强调计划与现实的不同，经常用来描述计划、想法或人选。不是真正指纸面，只是比喻用法。

Examples

The new schedule looks good on paper, but it might be hard to follow every day.

新时间表**从纸面上看不错**，但每天执行可能很难。

This plan looks good on paper, but we need to test it first.

这个计划**从纸面上看不错**，但我们得先试试。

The idea looked good on paper, but it failed in practice.

这个想法**从纸面上看不错**，但实际失败了。

He looked good on paper, but the interview showed he wasn't right for the job.

他**从纸面上看不错**，但面试显示他并不适合这份工作。

Their proposal looks good on paper, but I’m not convinced it will succeed.

他们的提议**从纸面上看不错**，但我不相信会成功。

A lot of business plans look good on paper until reality sets in.

很多商业计划**从纸面上看不错**，直到遇到现实。