red tape
US /ˈrɛd ˌteɪp/
UK /ˈrɛd ˌteɪp/
1.
birokrasi, pita merah, prosedur rumit
excessive bureaucracy or adherence to official rules and formalities, especially in public business
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We had to cut through a lot of red tape to get the project approved.
Kami terpaksa melalui banyak birokrasi untuk mendapatkan kelulusan projek.
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The new regulations are designed to reduce red tape for small businesses.
Peraturan baharu direka untuk mengurangkan birokrasi bagi perniagaan kecil.