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The term "red tape" doesn't come literature, but from history. In the 1300's documents/letters were sent by hand so a red tape was wrapped around the folded document/letter and sealing wax was used across the opening of document. When it arrived to the person who was getting it and they found the seal broken they knew that someone had read the letter/document. That is why today the term is used that things are tied up in "red tape."
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What color is the idiom tape in the idiom '-tape'?
It is red tape.
What does the idiom red tape mean?
It means bureauocracy essentially. Meaning procedures which have to be followed despite their waste of time involved in doing so. This phrase comes from the fact that official documents were once bound in pink or red ribbon.
How do you spell tape recording?
That is the correct spelling of "tape recording" (on magnetic tape, or otherwise).
What word goes with worm red and ducked?
Tape, as in "Tape worm", "Red tape" and this is the other one although the word "Ducked" is spelt "Duct", "Duct tape".
How do you spell cellatape?
"Cellotape" is the generic colloquial for "cellophane tape", most frequently identified in the US by the brand name "Scotch tape".
Who was the first person to build the first ever castle?
Well the first castle was created was Sir Wellinggton of Northern England. He also was the first person to invent scotch tape. He invented it in his castle and he used it around the castle. Back then there was a phrase coined by Sir Wellington, "If its broken, fix it with thy Sotch tape." Consequentialy this is why northern England is called Scottland
How do you say duck tape in french?
There may be a 'nickname' for the product, but literally for duct tape, the phrase is "ruban adhésif en toile."
Who invented tape?
The person who invented the tape is, Richard Drew in 1930.
Who invented scotch tape or cello tape?
it is acctually sellotape than cello tape.The name 'Sellotape' was coined in 1937 by Colin Kininmonth and George Gray, who made the product by applying natural-rubberresin to cellophanefilm.
What we call to a person who repair tape and what we call to a person who repair pipes?
A person who repairs pipes would be a plumber. I have never heard of any person who specifically repairs tape.
Who invented the tape player?
A tape player plays tapes - tape players never played CD's.
How was glue invented?
A person got the idea from tape.
Red tape covering eyes in a picture or red tape on a mirror at eye level signifies what?
That person is underage.
What can a person do with colored packing tape?
A person can use colored packing tape to transfer images onto other material. A person can use this to create printouts, photocopies and other useful, professional things.
What does the phrase 'be kind rewind' mean?
The phrase "be kind rewind" was originally used in video rental stores to remind customers to rewind VHS tapes before returning them. It was a courtesy gesture to the next renter, ensuring they could start the tape from the beginning. The phrase emphasizes consideration and thoughtfulness towards others in a simple, everyday action.
What is the complete verb in the sentence a tape measure and ruler have been left on the bench?
Have been left is the verb phrase.
What worms does a person get by ingesting bad meat?
Tape worms.
