Tuesday, 30 July 2013

Nip something in the bud

Meaning:

  • If you nip something in the bud, you put an end to something before it develops; it usually refers to something negative, dangerous and undesirable.


Example sentence:

I think our son has started dating the girl next door. I don't like this. We'll have to nip this romance in the bud.


Questions for you to answer:
  1. Think of situations in which you believe it's desirable to nip something in the bud.
  2. How may 'nipping something in the bud' relate to someone's freedom?
  3. Why do people sometimes have to destroy flowers before they bloom?

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