Nip in the bud, to In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "nip in the bud, to", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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Nip something in the bud verb phrase

To stop something before it becomes established or worse

Parents should nip their children's bad behaviour in the bud.

This problem would have be nipped in the bud if you had listened to me and used my solution.

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This idiom is often used to express that you should accept an unpleasant situation or event because you cannot change it.

The author of your own misfortune
to be blamed because of one's own problem
you can't unring a bell

Once something has been done, you can do nothing but face the consequences.

to ask for trouble
to behave in a way that is likely to incur problems or difficulties
button your lip
To stop talking about anything

Grammar and Usage of Nip something in the bud

Verb Forms

  • nips something in the bud
  • nipped something in the bud

The verb "nip" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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