Today's idiom is:
Nip it in the bud
When we want to stop something from continuing because we can see it will be bad or not good for us, we "nip it in the bud," which means to stop it in the early stages before it gets any worse.
Example 1
A:I notice John has been asking you to borrow some money again.
B:I know. I said yes this time, but I'll have to nip it in the bud.
Example 2
A: Have you noticed Jimmy has started smoking?
B: We'll have to nip that in the bud. I simply won't allow it.
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