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nip in the bud

/nɪp ɪn ðə bʌd/ /nɪp ɪn ðə bʌd/
idiom General Neutral
Idiom
  1. 1 büyümeden engellemek
  2. 2 daha başlamadan bitirmek

Definition (English)

  1. To stop something at an early stage before it becomes a bigger problem.
  2. To prevent something from developing or continuing.

Example Sentences

  1. We must nip this problem in the bud.
    Bu sorunu büyümeden engellemeliyiz.
  2. She decided to nip the argument in the bud.
    Tartışmayı daha başlamadan bitirmeye karar verdi.

Synonyms

stop earlypreventhaltcut shortput an end tocurbcheck

Related Words

problem solvingconflict resolutionpreventionearly interventionmanagementdecision making