Nip In The Bud

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Nip in the bud is an internet slang term that means to stop something or address a problem at an early stage before it becomes more serious or develops further.

Examples:
– If you notice a conflict starting in an online discussion, it’s wise to nip it in the bud by calmly intervening and reminding everyone to stay respectful.
When you see spam messages on a forum, report them immediately to the moderators to nip them in the bud and prevent them from spreading to other users.

Synonyms:
prevent, stop, eliminate, halt, quash
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