keep a lid on
US /kiːp ə lɪd ɑn/
UK /kiːp ə lɪd ɑn/
1.
控制, 保密, 掩盖
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.
公司试图掩盖丑闻。
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We need to keep a lid on our spending this month.
我们这个月需要控制开支。