2007-01-28 22:59:54 · 4 answers · asked by Kumar 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Red tape - Official rules that seems unnecessary and prevent things from being done quickly and easily/
e.g: A procedure surrounded by bureaucracy and red tape.
2007-01-29 02:47:17 · answer #1 · answered by blacktulip_raine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Red-Tapism
Strict adherence to official formalities
Official forms and procedures, especially those that are complex and time-consuming. For example, There's so much red tape involved in approving our remodeling that we're tempted to postpone it indefinitely. This expression alludes to the former British custom of tying up official documents with red ribbon. [Early 1800s]
2007-01-28 23:08:20 · answer #2 · answered by Basement Bob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soounds synonymous with bureacracy
2007-01-28 23:09:06 · answer #3 · answered by I.M. Puffin' Stuff~ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the space between yourself and your parents!!
2007-01-28 23:20:16 · answer #4 · answered by steve s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋