nip in the bud

stroncare sul nascere

Fermare un problema o un’attività prima che possa svilupparsi.

In inglese semplice: To stop a problem or activity before it has time to develop.

• We nipped the problem in the bud.
• The teacher nipped the bullying in the bud.
• Can we nip these rumors in the bud?

Come si usa: nip something in the bud (We must nip this problem in the bud.)

Sinonimi: stop early, prevent

Espressioni comuni: nip in the bud, nip trouble in the bud

togliere i boccioli

Togliere i boccioli di una pianta prima che crescano o producano frutti.

In inglese semplice: To remove a plant’s developing flowers before they can grow or produce fruit.

• She nipped the flowers in the bud.
• The gardener nipped unwanted growth in the bud.
• Nip those shoots in the bud before flowers develop.

Come si usa: nip something in the bud (The gardener nipped the flowers in the bud.)

Sinonimi: debud

Espressioni comuni: nip in the bud, nip roses in the bud