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paper chase |
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paper chase
paper chase n (Athletics (Track & Field)) a former type of cross-country run in which a runner laid a trail of paper for others to follow pa′per chase`
n. the paperwork necessary to obtain a college degree or a professional license, apply for financial aid, etc. [1855–60; orig. the game of hare and hounds] pa′per chas`er, n. Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | paper chase - an outdoor game; one group of players (the hares) start off on a long run scattering bits of paper (the scent) and pursuers (the hounds) try to catch them before they reach a designated spothare and houndsgame - an amusement or pastime; "they played word games"; "he thought of his painting as a game that filled his empty time"; "his life was all fun and games" |
paper chase
paper chaseA task that involves completing and/or going through a lot of paperwork. After getting married and buying a house, doing my taxes has become a real paper chase.See also: chase, paperpaper chase
paper chase a former type of cross-country run in which a runner laid a trail of paper for others to follow paper chase
Synonyms for paper chasenoun an outdoor gameSynonymsRelated Words |
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