Meaning: to put an end to a problem before it becomes more serious
![nip something in the bud](https://yourenglishweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/garden-rose.png)
Example – The government has a problem with tax evasion so they have started a policy to nip the problem in the bud.
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