Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Nip in the bud
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. To suppress something at an early stage.
Nip in the bud means to stop something at an early stage before it becomes a bigger problem.
For Example: "We need to nip this argument in the bud before it escalates into a fight."