| Phrase/Idiom | nip in the bud |
|---|---|
| Definition | If you nip a problem or an unacceptable situation in the bud, you stop it at an early stage, before it develops or becomes worse. |
| Example | She wanted to be a police officer, but her parents soon nipped that idea in the bud. |
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