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During World War I, the term "red tape" referred to the bureaucratic procedures and excessive regulations that often hindered efficient decision-making and action within government and military operations. Originally derived from the practice of binding official documents with red ribbon, it symbolized the cumbersome administrative processes that could delay critical responses during the war. The term highlighted frustrations with inefficiency and the need for more streamlined operations to support wartime efforts.
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What does the red colour on china flag mean?
Red represents Mao's communist revolution
World war 1 German air race?
I suspect you mean WW1 air ace - in which case the Red Baron, Baron Manfred von Richtofen is your man.
What was the Red Baron in World War 1?
The red baron was a human being
Who was the Red Baron in World War 1?
The red baron is an idiot just like you
What did the red flag at the Alamo mean?
Show No Mercy
What is the origin of red tape?
The term has been in use since the 17th Century when legal documents were bound or tied in red tape
What literary person coined the phrase red tape?
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."
Is red tape always red?
"Red Tape" is not red, or even tape - it is a colloquial expression meaning "sluggish, plodding bureaucracy". To repeat: It is just an expression - it has nothing to do with "tape", red or otherwise.
What is red tape give examples?
Any time you have paper work that you must do for some reason that is "red tape." The term comes from the 1500's when important papers were sealed with sealing wax and bound with red tape to show that they hadn't been tampered with or looked at. If the red tape and sealing wax was broken the person who got the papers knew that they had been seen, changed, or used in some way.
What does the criticism red tape mean in the bureaucracy?
The term "red tape" refers to excessive regulation or rigid conformity to formal rules that can hinder decision-making and delay processes within bureaucracy. Critics argue that red tape creates inefficiencies, stifles innovation, and complicates the administration of public services. It often symbolizes the frustration individuals and organizations face when navigating complex procedures, leading to calls for streamlined processes and greater flexibility in governance.
What color is the idiom tape in the idiom '-tape'?
It is red tape.
What does red and white tape mean on a police investigation?
Police use a variety of tapes to cordon off crime scenes. The tape might be a cautionary yellow color or any number of colors, including red and white tape. The tape means that no one can enter that is not part of the police force.
What is the political term red tape?
Red tape refers to excessive bureaucracy and administrative procedures that can hinder the efficiency and effectiveness of government processes. It can result in delays, inefficiencies, and obstacles to achieving goals or delivering services.
What aspects of your job do you like the least?
Red tape
When was Red Tape - album - created?
Red Tape - album - was created in 1976.
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".
What is the duration of The Blood Red Tape of Charity?
The duration of The Blood Red Tape of Charity is 600.0 seconds.
