How to Pronounce "cut through red tape"
expression
KUT-throo-RED-tayp
KUT-throo-RED-tayp
Definition
To quickly and efficiently overcome bureaucratic rules or administrative delays that make a process slow or complicated.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkət/ /ˈθɹu/ /ˈɹɛd/ /ˈteɪp
British English
kˈʌt/ /θɹˈuː/ /ɹˈɛd/ /tˈeɪp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUT-throo-RED-tayp
UK
KUT-throo-RED-tayp
Listen in Context
The new policy will help us cut through red tape.
We need to cut through red tape to finish the project on time.
The team found a way to cut through red tape and speed up the process.
If you know the right person, you can sometimes cut through red tape much faster.