keep a lid on
idiom
1
: to keep (something secret) from being known
She tried to keep a lid on the news.
2
: to control (something) : to keep (something) from becoming worse
The government has been unable to keep a lid on inflation.
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As streaming prices keep climbing, more subscribers are willing to opt into advertising to keep a lid on costs.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2025
Despite concerns that President-elect Donald Trump’s tariffs could reignite inflation, the analyst thinks rising artificial intelligence adoption and Trump’s energy policies will keep a lid on prices.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
Sure, that’s on them, but the political pressure is to keep a lid on prices and rail against the insurance industry or blame climate change.
—Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 21 Mar. 2025
Coach Brenda Frese did her best to keep a lid on any simmering emotions heading into Wednesday.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2025
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2025
Despite concerns that President-elect Donald Trump’s tariffs could reignite inflation, the analyst thinks rising artificial intelligence adoption and Trump’s energy policies will keep a lid on prices.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
Sure, that’s on them, but the political pressure is to keep a lid on prices and rail against the insurance industry or blame climate change.
—Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 21 Mar. 2025
Coach Brenda Frese did her best to keep a lid on any simmering emotions heading into Wednesday.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Keep a lid on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20a%20lid%20on. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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