Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word from the options that correctly defines the meaning to the given idiom / phrase.

Nip the evil in the bud

  1. To destroy an evil in its early stage

  2. To fight

  3. To foster an evil

  4. To agree with
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

'Nip the evil in the bud' means to stop something harmful or bad at an early stage before it grows or spreads. Option A correctly explains this concept. The metaphor comes from gardening - nipping (pinching off) a bud prevents a plant from growing.

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