Sentence examples for to nip something from inspiring English sources

Before we start in on the different ways to green your gobbler, I want to nip something in the bird, er bud: I know a lot of you passionate vegetarians out there are going to write in and ask why this question even merits a whole column.

Instead, do something to nip the gossip in the bud.

I wanted to nip off and do something like Catastrophe". She had also just had her son and wanted to spend time with him.

9.59am GMT 33rd over: Australia 154-1 (Warner 90, Doolan 15) Abbott is bowling an aggressive length, generally short of a length, trying to get something to nip, but of course he's not threatening the stumps.

I am of the opinion that not being bitter is something you need to nip in the bud early in the divorce process.

There you are, wiling away another dull day on earth, flicking between three tabs and repressing a desire to nip for another cigarette, praying that something, anything, is going to arouse your interest for even a second or two.

In case Francis wants to nip out for a slice of pizza, something he has said he misses at the Vatican, two food critics who write the Underground Gourmet column for New York magazine made some recommendations.

Perhaps he's got something on later and needs to nip home early.

Where are the story editors in this scenario, ready to nip, tuck and tweak until we've got something streamlined and tight as a drum?

("If I see something sagging, bagging, and dragging, I'm going to nip it, suck it and tuck it").

If you have allergies, it's best to nip your symptoms in the bud so they don't turn into something more serious -- like asthma or a sinus infection.