nip something in the bud

US /nɪp ˈsʌm.θɪŋ ɪn ðə bʌd/
UK /nɪp ˈsʌm.θɪŋ ɪn ðə bʌd/
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atajar de raíz, cortar de cuajo

to stop something immediately so that it does not become a worse problem

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We need to nip this problem in the bud before it gets out of control.
Necesitamos atajar este problema de raíz antes de que se salga de control.
It's important to nip bad habits in the bud.
Es importante atajar los malos hábitos de raíz.