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nip in the bud
IPA(Pronunciation)
Verb
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
植物の蕾を摘むように、初期段階で物事の成長や発展を阻止すること。 / 物事が進展する前に、一気に食い止める、未然に防ぐこと。
（ present singular third-person ）
（ participle present ）
（ participle past ）
（ past ）
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To remove a bud [from a plant] to prevent flower and fruit from forming. / (idiomatic) To stop something at an early stage.
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nip in the bud
In early spring, experienced gardeners nip in the bud the first tiny blossoms to prevent the plant from producing flowers and fruit.
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In early spring, experienced gardeners nip in the bud the first tiny blossoms to prevent the plant from producing flowers and fruit.
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