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Nip in the bud: Meaning and Examples — Word Power 59

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Word Power 59: Nip in the bud. Meaning: To stop something undesirable, such as trouble or an illness, at an early stage. Illustrated lesson with English examples and Hindi support.

Nip in the bud

Word Power 59 · English idioms

Meaning

To stop something undesirable, such as trouble or an illness, at an early stage.

Usage

  1. Many diseases can be nipped in the bud if they are detected early enough.
  2. It's important to nip this kind of bullying in the bud.

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