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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Named for Winston Churchill, who spent time at San Ysidro Ranch to write, the cottage today is built to inspire writers with an extensive library collection and a few choice nooks to curl into and put pen to paper.
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Mariah Tyler, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2024
While high school seniors all across the country put pen to paper on college decision day, four Baltimore area seniors made a big decision with more than just location or school in mind.
—Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2024
Bethany Joy Lenz will one day put pen to paper and recount her days in a cult.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 11 July 2023
McIntyre, however, reportedly is yet to put pen to paper on a fresh contract, although WWE has extended his contract beyond WrestleMania 40.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2024
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Mariah Tyler, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2024
While high school seniors all across the country put pen to paper on college decision day, four Baltimore area seniors made a big decision with more than just location or school in mind.
—Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2024
Bethany Joy Lenz will one day put pen to paper and recount her days in a cult.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 11 July 2023
McIntyre, however, reportedly is yet to put pen to paper on a fresh contract, although WWE has extended his contract beyond WrestleMania 40.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2024
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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 4 Jul. 2024.
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