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tape
(redirected from taping off)

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have someone taped (British & Australian, informal)
to know that someone is doing something bad and therefore be able to deal with them. Spencer doesn't worry me - I've got him taped.

red tape

official rules which do not seem necessary and make things happen very slowly. My passport application has been held up by red tape.
See also: red


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