English / idiom
Nip Something in the Bud
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To stop a problem or bad behavior at an early stage before it grows larger
In context
01
When rumors started spreading across the office, the manager called an emergency meeting to nip the gossip in the bud.
02
It is crucial to nip dishonest tendencies in the bud before they ruin a child's future.
Synonyms
quell early,suppress,stifle
Antonyms
encourage,cultivate,nurture
Collocations
nip bad habits in the bud,nip trouble in the bud,nip rumors in the bud