paper chase
noun
the effort to earn a diploma or college degree, especially in law, or a professional certificate or license.
the writing of assignments and reports, collecting of supporting documents, filling out of forms, and other paperwork necessary to obtain a college degree or a professional certificate or license, apply for financial aid or a bank loan, etc.
Origin of paper chase
First recorded in 1855–60
OTHER WORDS FROM paper chase
paper chaser, noun pa·per-chas·ing, adjective, nounWords nearby paper chase
papeete,
papelera,
papen,
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paper birch,
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paper chromatography,
paper clip,
paper cutter,
paper doll,
paper filigree
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British Dictionary definitions for paper chase
paper chase
noun
a former type of cross-country run in which a runner laid a trail of paper for others to follow