nip in the bud

tuer dans l’œuf

Arrêter un problème ou une activité avant qu’il ait le temps de se développer.

En anglais simple : 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?

Comment l'utiliser : nip something in the bud (We must nip this problem in the bud.)

Synonymes : stop early, prevent

Expressions courantes : nip in the bud, nip trouble in the bud

ébourgeonner

Enlever les futurs boutons floraux d’une plante avant leur développement ou la formation de fruits.

En anglais simple : 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.

Comment l'utiliser : nip something in the bud (The gardener nipped the flowers in the bud.)

Synonymes : debud

Expressions courantes : nip in the bud, nip roses in the bud