in theory
in theory
Hypothetically; as a possibility. As opposed to in reality or in practice. In theory, we could drive to the mountains for a quick ski session before our flight tomorrow evening, but I think it would be cutting it too close. These magnets are supposed to regulate the body's natural energy, in theory anyway.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in theory
according to a theory; theoretically. In theory, if I take my medicine regularly, I will get well. How things work in theory doesn't always match with how things work in reality.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
in ˈtheory
used to say that a particular statement is supposed to be true but may in fact be wrong: In theory, these machines should last for ten years or more. That sounds fine in theory, but have you really thought it through?See also: theory
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- within arm's reach
- so clean (that) (one) could eat off the floor(s)
- so clean you could eat off the floor
- look at (one) cross-eyed
- look at cross-eyed
- get a thick ear
- give somebody/get a thick ear
- move mountains
- in reality
- IRL