nipped in the bud

[muhaned]

Kinldy explain the expression . Is is formal language :?:

 

[konungursvia]

It's a metaphor: to cut a flower before it blooms, when it is a bud. This means to stop a problem before it manifests.

 

[muhaned]

metaphor means informal . thanks for the feedbcak

 

[konungursvia]

metaphor means informal . thanks for the feedbcak

No, it is an established metaphor both in the formal and informal registers.

 

[BobK]

:hi: Nip it in the bud - Idiom Definition - UsingEnglish.com - This stuff isn't hidden. Take some responsibility for your learning.

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[SOLEX College]

It is so much better to get it from the horses mouth. While it is a metaphor, nipping something in the bud is totally informal. I think a lot of villains say it in movies. lol:up:

 

[5jj]

It is so much better to get it from the horse's mouth. While it is a metaphor, nipping something in the bud is totally informal. No it isn't.
I think a lot of villains say it in movies. Only if they received a fairly formal education.

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