nip in the bud
Example Sentences
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Walsh suggested to Sir Jeffrey that he had gone because it was "something you needed to nip in the bud".
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
This is a rare emergent epidemic that we can still nip in the bud.
From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2023
Still, to nip in the bud any thought that Merritt might be mistaken for Richardson, "If he cut his hair, I would greatly appreciate it," the lanky Richardson said.
From Reuters ● Jun. 27, 2012
But how much potential walking do we nip in the bud with our lack of sidewalks, our dangerous crossings, our unconnected pedestrian networks?
From Slate ● Apr. 13, 2012
It was yet not so crushing as to nip in the bud the eagerness with which the latter broke out: "But won't you at least have a cup of tea?"
From What Maisie Knew by James, Henry
