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nip in the bud in Persian

در نطفه خفه کردن dar notfe xafe kardan

UK/ˈnɪp.ɪn.ðəˈbʌd/

nip in the bud in Persian: در نطفه خفه کردن (dar notfe xafe kardan). In English, nip in the bud means to remove a bud (from a plant) to prevent flower and fruit from forming.

Persian words for nip in the bud

to prevent at an early stage
در نطفه خفه کردن dar notfe xafe kardan

English meaning of nip in the bud

  1. verb To remove a bud (from a plant) to prevent flower and fruit from forming.
  2. verb To stop something at an early stage.

Full definition of nip in the bud

nip in the bud in a sentence

  • If you see a bad habit begin to develop, try to nip it in the bud so that it does not become ingrained.

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Questions about nip in the bud in Persian

What is the meaning of nip in the bud in Persian?
Nip in the bud in Persian is در نطفه خفه کردن (dar notfe xafe kardan).
معنی nip in the bud چیست؟
Nip in the bud: در نطفه خفه کردن (dar notfe xafe kardan).
What does nip in the bud mean in English?
Nip in the bud means to remove a bud (from a plant) to prevent flower and fruit from forming.

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