Question
An idiom is used in three sentences. You need to choose
the right option that covers the correct usage amongst these three sentences. NIP IN THE BUD A. Recognizing the potential for reputational damage, the regulatory authority moved swiftly to nip the emerging compliance violations in the bud before they could escalate into systemic concerns affecting the broader financial ecosystem. B. The horticulturist carefully nipped the bud from the rare plant specimen in order to control its growth pattern and enhance the quality of flowering in the subsequent cycle. C. In an attempt to maintain organizational discipline, the management introduced strict monitoring mechanisms to nip early signs of misconduct in the bud, thereby preventing long-term institutional decay.Solution
“Nip in the bud” = stop something at an early stage before it develops further A → Correct Used metaphorically for preventing compliance violations early C → Correct Used in abstract sense (misconduct prevention) → proper idiomatic usage B → Incorrect Literal removal of a plant bud → NOT idiomatic
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