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Meaning of put a lid on

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

put a lid on

verb

Definitions

  1. To get under control, to prevent (something) from increasing or becoming more of a problem.

    Synonyms:put a block onput a stop toput an end toput paid toput the kibosh on
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/put%20a%20lid%20on

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put a lid on itkeep a lid onclamp down onrein inchecklock incontrolpull the reins in on something