Meaning of tomorrow's chip paper | Babel Free

Definitions

Unimportant or ephemeral news; a story that will soon be forgotten.

UK, colloquial, uncountable

Examples

“There was no Internet in the 1800s and any poor reviews would end up, quite literally, as tomorrow's chip paper, while the more favourable ones would immediately become part of the official press release.”

“After a pause that may have accommodated a small sigh, Tom replies. 'Sorry, but it's useful for people.' Then his voice becomes exaggeratedly friendly. 'Don't worry, tomorrow's chip paper and all that.'”

“'People will be more interested in that than in anything Denny Hinckley writes. His articles will be tomorrow's chip paper.'”

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