Meaning of the word "keep a lid on" in English
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keep a lid on
US /kiːp ə lɪd ɑn/
UK /kiːp ə lɪd ɑn/
Idiom
1.
to control or keep something secret, especially something that could cause trouble or embarrassment
Example:
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The company tried to keep a lid on the scandal.
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We need to keep a lid on our spending this month.
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