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nip it in the bud

Idiom Problem

Meaning

to stop a problem before it gets worse

Example Sentences

"We should nip it in the bud before it becomes serious."

Related Expressions

jack up

to raise something suddenly and sharply

under construction

in the process of being developed or built

put all your cards on the table

to be honest and reveal all the facts in a discussion

weigh in on

to share an opinion about a topic

flat broke

having no money at all

pull the plug

to stop something; to end support for a project or activity