KEEP A/THE LID ON SOMETHING - Định nghĩa trong Từ điển tiếng Anh
keep a/the lid on something (verb)
Giải nghĩa:
To prevent something from becoming known or being made public.
Ví dụ:
The company tried to keep a lid on the bad news about its failing product.
keep a/the lid on something (verb)
Giải nghĩa:
To control something, especially by making it less than before.
Ví dụ:
She managed to keep a lid on her temper when dealing with her rude neighbor.
Cách sử dụng
"Keep a/the lid on something" means to control or suppress something, usually a situation or problem, to prevent it from getting worse or becoming public knowledge. This expression is often used in a negative or dangerous situation, where it is important to maintain control or keep things under wraps. For example, if there is a conflict or scandal brewing in a workplace, someone might say "We need to keep a lid on this until we have all the facts." This means that they need to keep the situation contained and not let it escalate until they have a better understanding of what is going on. Basically, it means to keep something from boiling over or spilling out of control.
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