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What Word Means To Nip Something In The Bud?

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    It means to stop something getting bigger and flowering.  If you nip off the bud it stops the flower from growing.  Some times it is used when there is trouble brewing and someone steps in and takes action to stop a fight developing.
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    Solentjay 

    answered 5 months ago

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