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Where Does The Saying "Nipping This One In The Bud" Originate?

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    It means to get it before it grows large. Such as nipping a flower at the bud before it blooms.
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    Jimdecker 

    answered 3 years ago

      It means stopping something before it goes any further than it already has.
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      Tallgirl45 

      answered 3 years ago

           
           

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