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If you see a bad habit begin to develop, try to nip it in the bud so that it does not become ingrained.
Submitted on September 01, 2009
Additional definitions for 'nip in the bud':
| nip in the bud | To remove a bud from a plant to prevent flower and fruit from forming. |
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