When people feel open to talk, you can nip problems in the bud before they escalate into real obstacles or unearth substantial opportunities you may not have noticed before. (entrepreneur.com)
«We need to give teachers more powers to discipline children, so that they can nip problems in the bud before they spiral out of control.» (politics.co.uk)
Workshops Nip Behavior Problems in the Bud When a number of parents expressed frustration over not knowing how to handle their child's behavior at home, one principal designed a workshop program to support them. (educationworld.com)