Still not over M/K free. I was in tears by the one minute point. That program is heroic and they performed it so well. Not surprised to see their teammates were also in tears. ❤️
If you want to stop something before it gets worse you 'nip it in the bud.'
You figuratively pinch off the bud before it opens into a leaf or flower.
You don't 'nip it in the butt' but we're not here to shame.