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Red tape
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官僚主义, 繁琐手续
official procedures or rules that are unnecessary and time-consuming
IdiomWhat is the origin of the idiom "red tape" and when to use it?
The idiom "red tape" has its origins in 16th century England where legal documents were bound by red tape as a way of showing that they were official. This phrase is typically used to describe excessive bureaucracy or official procedures which can hinder or delay progress.
red tape
n
例子
The project was delayed for months due to all the red tape involved in getting approval from the government.
By the time they got through all the red tape, the opportunity had already passed.
They have been dealing with red tape for weeks, trying to get their visas approved for their trip.
The company has been struggling to get the necessary permits due to all the red tape involved in the process.
The company’s innovation suffocated under constant bureaucratic red tape.
