not worth the paper it's written on

and not worth the paper it's printed on

Fig. [of a document] meaningless or without authority; of no value. That contract isn't worth the paper it's written on. All the signatures are forged. Don't take a check from that guy. It's not worth the paper it's written on.

See also: not, on, paper, worth, written

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Roger	RAH-jər (English), ro-ZHE (French)	English, French, Catalan, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, Dutch
Lockie	LAHK-ee	Scottish
Sayen	-	Native American, Mapuche
Hylda	HIL-də	English (Rare)
Poul	POWL	Danish
Herodes	-	Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin