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.
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It's important to nip bad habits in the bud.
É importante cortar os maus hábitos pela raiz.