nip something in the bud
成語所屬單字bud
nip something in the bud — 慣用語
1. To stop a problem early, before it becomes serious.
1.慣用語
釋義
防患於未然
To stop a problem early, before it becomes serious.
例句
Maya nipped the rumor in the bud by explaining the truth.
Brian's teacher nipped his bad habit in the bud with a warning.