How to Pronounce "keep a lid on"
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɪd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
KEEP-uh-LID-on
kˈiːp/ /æɪ/ /lˈɪd/ /ˈɒn
KEEP-uh-LID-on
Definition
To control something so it does not get worse or to keep information secret.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkip/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɪd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
kˈiːp/ /æɪ/ /lˈɪd/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEEP-uh-LID-on
UK
KEEP-uh-LID-on
Listen in Context
Try to keep a lid on your anger during the meeting.
The government tries to keep a lid on prices.
Please keep a lid on the news until we’re ready to announce it.
He struggled to keep a lid on his emotions during the whole interview.