Meaning: to put an end to a problem before it becomes more seriousExample - The government has a problem with tax evasion so they have started a policy to nip the problem in the bud.Here's another lesson to help you improve your English.And please take a look at my courses on curious.com … [Read more...] about Nip something in the bud
Idioms
Across the board
Vocabulary tutorialAcross the board Meaning: affecting everyone or everything in a groupExamples:There was an across-the-board pay rise for senior managers .The minister has announced an across-the-board increase in VAT.Our company is facing across-the-board budget cuts next year. … [Read more...] about Across the board
On a shoestring
Vocabulary tutorial On a shoestring Meaning: to do things on a limited budget.Examples:The credit crunch has forced us to do things on a shoestring.Some companies are able to innovate on a shoestring.Many couples have to live on a shoestring when they first get married. … [Read more...] about On a shoestring