cortar pela raiz

Verb

idiomatic

（慣用句）結果だけでなく原因にも対処して問題を解決する

English Meaning

(idiomatic) to solve a problem by dealing with the causes instead of just the consequences

Para resolver a crise, precisamos cortar pela raiz, eliminando os problemas desde a sua origem.

危機を解決するためには、根本から断ち切り、問題の原因を取り除く必要があります。

To solve the crisis, we need to nip it in the bud by eliminating the problems from their origin.