nip something in the bud
Stop something before it develops further
Definition
To stop something before it develops further
Examples
- We need to NIP THIS IN THE BUD
- She NIPPED THE PROBLEM IN THE BUD
- Let's NIP IT IN THE BUD
- We need to NIP THIS IN THE BUD immediately.
- She NIPPED THE PROBLEM IN THE BUD early.
- Best to NIP IT IN THE BUD before it spreads.
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