Meaning of 'Nip it in the bud'
What does the saying 'Nip it in the bud' mean?
Idiom: Nip it in the bud
Meaning:
If you nip something in the bud, you deal with a problem when it is still small, before it can grow into something serious.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Plants & Flowers |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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