keep a lid on

phrase

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.

Examples of keep a lid on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But seven months into the conflict, with no clear end in sight, the global oil market has now largely exhausted the safety measures that exist to keep a lid on petroleum prices. — Greg Pollock, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, low unemployment and government largesse in poor regions help keep a lid on consumer grumbling. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

Maxar | Maxar | Getty Images Ample global inventories and stockpiles have historically acted as a crucial buffer to keep a lid on oil prices during previous crises. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

As millions struggle to keep a lid on bubbling panic, the family of Margaret Mattic must cope with the challenge of laying a soul to rest. — Nicole Avery Nichols, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026

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