in principle

成語所屬單字principle

in principle — 慣用語

1. Used to say that something is possible or acceptable as a general idea, even if

1.慣用語
釋義

原則上

Used to say that something is possible or acceptable as a general idea, even if it has not been done or agreed in detail.

例句

The committee accepted the plan in principle but asked for changes.

In principle, the new policy should reduce costs for everyone.