Pronunciation: /nɪp ɪn ðə bʌd/
noun a small bud or shoot on a plant
A1 I learned to nip in the bud any problems before they got out of control.
A2 It's important to nip in the bud any misunderstandings in a relationship.
B1 The manager decided to nip in the bud any rumors spreading in the office.
B2 The team leader knew he had to nip in the bud any conflicts among team members.
C1 The CEO made it a priority to nip in the bud any potential issues that could affect the company's success.
C2 The diplomat's quick action helped to nip in the bud a crisis before it escalated further.
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A1 I always try to nip problems in the bud before they get out of hand.
A2 It's important to nip any misunderstandings in the bud to avoid conflicts.
B1 She decided to nip her bad habit in the bud before it became a serious issue.
B2 The manager took swift action to nip the rumors in the bud before they spread further.
C1 The government implemented strict policies to nip corruption in the bud.
C2 The company's proactive approach helped nip the potential crisis in the bud before it escalated.
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A1 If you see a problem starting, it's best to nip it in the bud before it gets worse.
A2 I always try to nip any negative thoughts in the bud before they start affecting my mood.
B1 As a manager, it's important to nip conflicts in the bud to prevent them from escalating.
B2 The company decided to nip the budget issues in the bud by implementing cost-cutting measures.
C1 The government is taking steps to nip corruption in the bud before it becomes a widespread problem.
C2 The CEO's quick action to nip the scandal in the bud saved the company from a major crisis.
formal It is important to nip in the bud any potential issues before they escalate.
informal I always try to nip in the bud any problems at work before they get out of hand.
slang We need to nip that drama in the bud before it spreads.
figurative By addressing the issue early on, we can nip it in the bud and prevent it from becoming a bigger problem.
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