Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing tape, including its inflections. Clear word filter
2 idioms
band-aid fix
CEFR B2a hasty, temporary solution that patches a symptom without addressing the root cause
Informal
Matching variant: duct-tape fix
red tape
CEFR B2excessive bureaucracy and official rules
Neutral