For
those on social media who may not know, the expression, “Nip it in the bud,”
means to stop something soon after is has begun. This is an expression based on
the literal meaning of nip, which means to cut the bud before it develops into
a flower.* “Bastardization”
of this idiom is, “Nip it in the butt.”**
So
now you know.
Maybe
some need to brush up on idioms before making a stab at using them online.
*Cambridge
Dictionary of American Idioms
**Urban Dictionary
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In my parents' home the expressions was usually condensed to, "Nip it!"
ReplyDeleteSecondary Roads, even with the abbreviated version, I'm sure you had no doubt what they meant.
DeleteLike the illustration. There are so many idioms that are abused and misused.
ReplyDeleteVanilla, parents and teachers of our day used many idioms. That is no doubt why we know the meanings.
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