Idiom/Phrase. Red-tape

Ravi Ojha • 1.35K Points
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Q. Idiom/Phrase. Red-tape

(A) official procedures causing delay
(B) label red for something dangerous
(C) to be cleared very fast
(D) a procedure for close scrutiny

Correct Answer - Option(A)
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Explanation by: Ravi Ojha

red tape : official rules that seem more complicated than necessary and prevent things from being done quickly.

Here, official procedures causing delay is the right option.

Look at the setence :

⇒ l You have to go through endless red tape to get a residence permit.

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