red tape

Значение

official rules that make things slow

Официальные правила, из-за которых всё тормозится.

Примеры

1. 1Months of red tape delayed the opening of the new health centre.
2. 2Small firms complain that red tape costs them more than taxes do.
3. 3Leo gave up on the grant after three forms and endless red tape.
4. 4Can we cut through the red tape and get the licence this month?
5. 5The playground has stood empty since April because of red tape.

Грамматика

Неисчисляемое: без a и без множественного числа. Обычные обороты — cut through red tape и tied up in red tape.

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