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paper chase

/ˈpeɪpər tʃeɪs/

Traduction: Terme informel désignant la course aux diplômes universitaires, aux certificats professionnels ou aux qualifications formelles, souvent avec une connotation de focalisation excessive sur l'accumulation de papiers plutôt que sur les connaissances pratiques.

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/ˈpeɪpər tʃeɪs/C1informalamerican
  • frTerme informel désignant la course aux diplômes universitaires, aux certificats professionnels ou aux qualifications formelles, souvent avec une connotation de focalisation excessive sur l'accumulation de papiers plutôt que sur les connaissances pratiques.

An informal term referring to the pursuit of academic degrees, professional certifications, or formal qualifications, often implying an excessive focus on accumulating credentials rather than practical knowledge.

  1. Bureaucratic processB2informal

    The process of dealing with a large amount of official documents and paperwork, often seen as tedious or frustrating.

    frcourse aux paperasses

    • Buying a house involves a lot of paper chase with the bank and lawyers.
    • The visa application turned into a real paper chase.
    • I'm tired of the paper chase at work; there are too many forms to fill out.
  2. Academic pursuitB2informalbritish

    The process of studying and obtaining academic degrees or qualifications.

    frcourse aux diplômes

    • He's been on the paper chase for years, collecting degrees.
    • The paper chase for a PhD can be exhausting.
    • She decided to leave the paper chase and start a business.