keep a lid on

US /kiːp ə lɪd ɑn/
UK /kiːp ə lɪd ɑn/
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控制, 保密, 掩蓋

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.
公司試圖掩蓋醜聞。
We need to keep a lid on our spending this month.
我們這個月需要控制開支。