paperweight

noun [C]

/ˈpeɪ.pə.weɪt/

/-pɚ-/

Definition

› a small, heavy object that is put on top of pieces of paper to keep them in positionOffice equipmentCommunicating by telephonePaper and stationery

(Definition of paperweight noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

to manage not to be destroyed, harmed or permanently affected by the difficult situation you...

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