nip-in-the-bud

Verb

To remove a bud from a plant to prevent flower and fruit from forming.
(idiomatic) To stop something at an early stage.
If you see a bad habit begin to develop, try to nip it in the bud so that it does not become ingrained, issues are easier to sort out the earlier they are addressed.

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