To be nipped in the bud
to stop something at an early stage before it develops
To be nipped in the bud
to stop something at an early stage before it develops
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Examples
"The evils of the society must be nipped in the bud."
"We nipped the misinformation in the bud by issuing a prompt correction."
Mnemonic Trick
Nip the bud = pinch off problems before they grow.
Cultural Context
Useful in policy/reform contexts about prevention.
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