red tape

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Translations 1.3 Anagrams

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[edit] Etymology

• Thought to allude to the former practice of binding government documents in red-coloured tape

[edit] Noun

red tape (uncountable)

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1. (idiomatic) A derisive term for regulations or bureaucratic procedures that are considered excessive or excessively time- and effort-consuming.

   All the red tape and paperwork that goes on there prevents any progress.

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[edit] Anagrams

• Alphagram: adeeprt
• adepter
• predate
• retaped
• tapered