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Nip in the bud

Verb

Definitions

1.VerbTo remove a bud (from a plant) to prevent flower and fruit from forming.
2.VerbTo stop something at an early stage.
"If you see a bad habit begin to develop, try to nip it in the bud so that it does not become ingrained."
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