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Meaning of death by a thousand paper cuts | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

An ultimate negative outcome, such as the failure of a project, brought about by an excessive number of bureaucratic hurdles.

idiomatic

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

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