on the drawing board
on the drawing board
Still in the planning phase or under consideration and thus not yet ready to be implemented or put into practice. While the government's plan to improve air quality remains on the drawing board, the number of citizens falling ill from air pollution continues to rise. We have a few different ideas for how to increase revenue, but they're all still on the drawing board.
See also: board, drawing, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
on the drawing board
(of an idea, scheme, or proposal) under consideration; not yet put into practice.To get something off the drawing board is to put something into action or to realize the first stages of a project.
See also: board, drawing, on
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
on the ˈdrawing board
being prepared or considered: It’s just one of several projects on the drawing board.See also: board, drawing, on
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
on the drawing board
In the planning stage; under consideration.
See also: board, drawing, on
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- plan B
- out of consideration for (someone or something)
- in the works
- out of consideration of (something)
- on mature consideration
- on mature reflection/consideration
- out of consideration
- be on the table
- on the table
- in consideration of something