keep a lid on
US /kiːp ə lɪd ɑn/
UK /kiːp ə lɪd ɑn/
1.
mantener en secreto, controlar, contener
to control or keep something secret, especially something that could cause trouble or embarrassment
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The company tried to keep a lid on the scandal.
La empresa intentó mantener en secreto el escándalo.
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We need to keep a lid on our spending this month.
Necesitamos controlar nuestros gastos este mes.