Sentence examples for easier on paper from inspiring English sources

Serena's match looks easier on paper.

Venus, now 28, has an excellent early draw — much easier on paper than that of her sister Serena, who is seeded sixth.

It must be admitted that this deal is much easier on paper than it would be at the table, where many would automatically play second hand low on South's trump lead, perhaps worried that partner had the singleton spade king.

How they got here: The last 16 win over Celtic looked easier on paper than it was in reality, especially in the first leg at Celtic Park, but it was a breeze after a tough group stage.

Their remaining away games are easier on paper, and include most of their relegation rivals, but we are talking about a team that has not picked up a single point on the road this season, and also lost at Burton Albion in the Capital One Cup.

The first hole, for example, is a straightaway par 3 that looks easy on paper.

He welcomed Ireland's prime minister, Bertie Ahern, who said of the peace process: "It looks easy on paper.

The fish I settled on looked easy on paper, but you can never trust the breeziness of an Elizabeth David recipe.

Finding a new species may look easy on paper, the conservationist Jonah Ratsimbazafy says, but it takes a long, long time.

Mr. Gilligan was speaking after taking a rare turn as director, shooting a scene that seemed easy, on paper at least.

The proposed centralisation, easy on paper, diminishes essential services of whatever kind and for contingencies of whatever cause, at times when immediate assistance is essential and close by.