This idiom is used to when we want to express a way to stop spending from increasing.
“This project is too expensive we need to put a lid on the spending”
It can also be used to tell someone to stop complaining.
“John, put a lid on it, we know you are not happy”
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- On Line English Teacher Dave
- I come from Dublin Ireland, I have a UK honours degree in law, I live near to London in the UK. I have taught English for over 20 years in England, Spain and Germany. I worked for local language schools as well as working for the international chains of Berltiz and Inlingua. My private clients include Commerzbank, Tecis, Banco Santander, Private law offices, Unileiver, Biersdorf and many more!