Direction: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase given in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase given in bold.
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Red-tape
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- official procedures causing delay
- label red for something dangerous
- to be cleared very fast
- a procedure for close scrutiny
Correct Option: A
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 :
● You have to go through endless red tape to get a residence permit.
