paper chase

paper chase
paper chaser. —paper-chasing, adj., n.
1. the effort to earn a diploma or college degree, esp. in law, or a professional certificate or license.
2. 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.
[1855-60]

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