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Nip in the bud

//ˈnɪp.ɪn.ðəˈbʌd// verb

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  1. 1
    To remove a bud (from a plant) to prevent flower and fruit from forming.
  2. 2
    To stop something at an early stage. idiomatic

    "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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