Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
The idea of making a children's park has been nipped in the bud by the local council.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Dropped at an early stage.
- The meaning of the given idiom i.e., nip in the bud is ‘to halt something at an early stage’.
- Ex: By arresting all the leaders, they nipped the rebellion in the bud.
As the meaning of the given idiom is the same as the chosen option it will be the correct answer.