cut (through) (the) red tape
cut (through) (the) red tape
To circumvent bureaucratic obstacles (which are often referred to as "red tape") in order to accomplish something. Our lawyer was able to cut through the red tape and get us an answer from the courthouse. The governor promised to cut red tape in order to get things done more efficiently in the state.
See also: cut, red, tape
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
cut through red tape
Fig. to eliminate or neutralize something complicated, such as bureaucratic rules and procedures. I will try to cut through all the red tape for you so you get your visa on time. I am sure someone can help us cut through all this red tape.
See also: cut, red, tape, through
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- cut through red tape
- tape
- red tape
- group
- a committee is a group of men who keep minutes and waste hours
- be able to (do something) in (one's) sleep
- be able to do something in your sleep
- go around
- go around doing
- able to (do something) blindfolded