put pen to paper

idiom

: to begin writing
She had always dreamed of writing a novel, but she never actually put pen to paper.

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Getty Images With the calendar set to flip to September and the NHL’s 2025 training camps set to open in less than three weeks, Edmonton Oilers fans are still waiting to exhale following the news that Connor McDavid has put pen to paper on a contract extension. Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025 But, with the first half of the season having concluded, Wolff is yet to put pen to paper. Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025 And soon, Doncic and the Lakers are expected to put pen to paper on an extension that will further solidify the partnership. Khobi Price, Oc Register, 1 Aug. 2025 The player has so far not agreed to put pen to paper on a new deal. Paul Taylor, New York Times, 24 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for put pen to paper

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“Put pen to paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20pen%20to%20paper. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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