World War I Phrases Still Used Today-- Part 2: Of Civvies and Red Tape

CIVVIES--  Originally with the British, but adopted by the Americans.  Civilian clothes as opposed to military.

DOG TAG--  World War metal disc worn around the neck for identification.  Now you have to almost show your identification everywhere.  Drivers license, anyone?

DUD--  A shell or bomb that failed to explode.  Now a person who doesn't live up to expectations.

RED TAPE--  British practice of sealing documents with red tape or wax.  Today it means slowing down.

--DaDud