nip it in the bud
Upper Intermediate (B2)informal
Deal with a problem while it is still small.
"We need to nip this conflict in the bud before it affects the whole team."
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Mark Manson · 59:30
Just nip it in the bud.
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TRT Drama English · 8:17
We should nip it in the bud.
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Chris Williamson · 66:48
So, they kind of nip it in the bud.
Wally Sparks/ The Honorable DJ Metal Monkey Radio Show
DJ Metal Monkey Radio Show · 43:51
what let me just nip it in the bud.
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Learn English with EnglishClass101.com · 106:28
to to nip it in the bud because you know