#idiom
To nip (something) in the bud
To stop, cease, or prevent something at the beginning or early phase, before it becomes too difficult or unmanageable.
🌀I've noticed that Tommy's getting in the bad habit of chewing with his mouth open. Let's nip that in the bud.
🌀Why don't you nip the issue in the bud before it starts affecting the entire user base?
🌀I wanted to nip that little romance in the bud.
🌀We have to nip these money problems in the bud before we get into real trouble.
To nip (something) in the bud
To stop, cease, or prevent something at the beginning or early phase, before it becomes too difficult or unmanageable.
🌀I've noticed that Tommy's getting in the bad habit of chewing with his mouth open. Let's nip that in the bud.
🌀Why don't you nip the issue in the bud before it starts affecting the entire user base?
🌀I wanted to nip that little romance in the bud.
🌀We have to nip these money problems in the bud before we get into real trouble.