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To nip
noun
A small quantity of something edible or a potable liquor.
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To nip in the bud any potential stresses that could escalate if left untreated.
Last chance to nip to the loo.
Instead, do something to nip the gossip in the bud.
"We all have to nip this in the bud".
They mostly have motorbikes too, to nip through the traffic.
He's trying to nip it in the bud".
Footballers are not known to nip to the lav.
10.41am Last chance to nip to the loo.
Yes, it's best to nip trouble in the bud.
But I'm going to nip him in the end".
WICS' outreach projects to younger students aim to nip this in the bud.
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