nip something in the bud

US /nɪp ˈsʌm.θɪŋ ɪn ðə bʌd/
UK /nɪp ˈsʌm.θɪŋ ɪn ðə bʌd/
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cortar pela raiz, impedir que algo piore

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.
Precisamos cortar este problema pela raiz antes que ele saia do controle.
It's important to nip bad habits in the bud.
É importante cortar os maus hábitos pela raiz.