Paperweight In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "paperweight", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2021-11-17 08:11

Meaning of Paperweight

Paperweight humorous noun

A small and heavy object used to keep paper from blowing away.

Here, take this paperweight. Consider it my gift to you. Welcome to our company!

An object that is no longer in use and sits still in one place.

I haven't used this jacket for ages. It's such a paperweight!

A student who studies hard

Marie has always been a paperweight.

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