nip in the bud meaning in Hindi

nip in the bud in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CPO 2024 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Nip in the bud

   ATo stop something from growing beyond limitBTo publicise a long-kept secretCTo suppress something at an early stageDTo complete a prolonged or unfinished work
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) To suppress something at an early stage

   The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "Nip in the bud" is "To suppress something at an early stage."
   This idiom refers to stopping something before it has a chance to develop or become a bigger issue.

2. SSC Steno 2024 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Nipped in the bud

   ATo cut the budBTo remove unnecessary itemsCVery promising at a young ageDTo stop something immediately so that it does not become a worse problem
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) To stop something immediately so that it does not become a worse problem

   Correct Answer: - To stop something immediately so that it does not become a worse problem.
   Explanation:
   The idiom "nipped in the bud" refers to stopping something at an early stage, before it has the chance to develop or become a bigger problem. The phrase comes from gardening, where "nipping" means pinching off the buds of a plant to prevent it from growing further.

3. SSC CGL 2021 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom.
   Nip in the bud

   ATo destroy lateBTo cut the budsCNot to destroyDTo destroy early
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) To destroy early

   Explanation:
   Idiom: Nip in the bud
   Meaning:
   • To stop something at an early stage before it develops into a bigger problem.
   • (किसी समस्या या स्थिति को शुरू में ही रोक देना)
   ✅ Example:
   • The manager nipped the rumours in the bud before they spread.
   (मैनेजर ने अफवाहों को फैलने से पहले ही रोक दिया।)
   ❌ Other options:
   • To destroy late – ❌ Opposite of early
   • To cut the buds – ❌ Literal meaning, not idiomatic
   • Not to destroy – ❌ Incorrect meaning
   ✔️ Final Answer: To destroy early (शुरुआत में ही समाप्त करना) ✅

Examples

• “The teacher nipped the problem in the bud before it spread.”

nip in the bud – questions

What is the meaning of nip in the bud in Hindi?

nip in the bud means “शुरुआत में ही दबा देना” in Hindi. In English: To stop something at an early stage before it develops

What are the synonyms of nip in the bud?

Synonyms of nip in the bud: prevent early, quash, suppress.

What is the opposite of nip in the bud?

Antonyms of nip in the bud: encourage, foster.

Has nip in the bud been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – nip in the bud has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2024 T-1, SSC Steno 2024 T-1, SSC CGL 2021 T-1.

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