nip in the bud English

Meaning nip in the bud meaning

What does nip in the bud mean?

nip in the bud verb

— To remove a bud [from a plant] to prevent flower and fruit from forming.

— to prevent at an early stage

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Prevent

• What words refer to preventing someone from doing something.
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