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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

To nip (something) in the bud

Home The Lexicon To nip (something) in the bud

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To nip (something) in the bud

Definition

To stop something early before it develops.

Language

English

Type

Floramorph

Subcategory

Flowers

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