Como Pronunciar "a lid on"
expression
uh LID-on
uh LID-on
Definição
To keep something under control or prevent it from spreading, especially information, emotions, or problems.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɪd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
Inglês Britânico
æɪ/ /lˈɪd/ /ˈɒn
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
uh LID-on
UK
uh LID-on
Ouça em Contexto
Try to keep a lid on your spending this month.
She tried to keep a lid on her anger during the meeting.
Please keep a lid on this information until it is official.
The company is trying to keep a lid on rumors about possible layoffs.