in principle

Generally, without regard to the specific details. The government has agreed in principle that it will cover the cost of building a new school, but so far we haven't seen a clear proposal on how this would be accomplished.

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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

in principle

Fundamentally, in general, but not necessarily in all particulars. For example, The diplomats accepted the idea in principle but would rely on experts to work out all the details . [Early 1800s]

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

in ˈprinciple

1 according to the general principles or theory: In principle the machine should work in any climate, but we haven’t actually tried it out abroad yet.
2 in general but not necessarily in detail: In principle I agree with you, but I’m not sure that it’s the most effective solution to the problem.

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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

in principle

With regard to the basics: an idea that is acceptable in principle.

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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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have regard to (something)
have regard to something
regard
and hang the cost
cost
as far as (something) goes
as far as that goes
each man for himself
take (something) lightly

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释义	in principle in principle Generally, without regard to the specific details. The government has agreed in principle that it will cover the cost of building a new school, but so far we haven't seen a clear proposal on how this would be accomplished. See also: principle Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. in principle Fundamentally, in general, but not necessarily in all particulars. For example, The diplomats accepted the idea in principle but would rely on experts to work out all the details . [Early 1800s] See also: principle The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. in ˈprinciple 1 according to the general principles or theory: In principle the machine should work in any climate, but we haven’t actually tried it out abroad yet. 2 in general but not necessarily in detail: In principle I agree with you, but I’m not sure that it’s the most effective solution to the problem. See also: principle Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary in principle With regard to the basics: an idea that is acceptable in principle. See also: principle American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: have regard to (something) have regard to something regard and hang the cost cost as far as (something) goes as far as that goes each man for himself take (something) lightly
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