Como Pronunciar "keep a lid on"
expression
KEEP-uh-LID-on
KEEP-uh-LID-on
Definição
To control something so it does not get worse or to keep information secret.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈkip/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɪd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
Inglês Britânico
kˈiːp/ /æɪ/ /lˈɪd/ /ˈɒn
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
KEEP-uh-LID-on
UK
KEEP-uh-LID-on
Ouça em Contexto
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.