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nip in the bud

Idiom Problem

Meaning

to stop something before it becomes a bigger problem

Example Sentences

"We should nip the problem in the bud before it spreads."

Related Expressions

carry on about

to speak at length in an excited or annoyed way

carry the responsibility

to be in charge of something or to be responsible for it

down the road

in the future

tear down

to demolish or dismantle something

Caught on camera

Recorded on video; captured visually

up to speed

to have the latest information or be fully informed