Como Pronunciar "put a lid on"
expression
PUT uh LID awn
PUT uh LID on
Definição
To stop something from continuing, especially noise, an argument, or unwanted behavior. It can also mean to keep something under control.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈpʊt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɪd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
Inglês Britânico
pʊt/ /æɪ/ /lˈɪd/ /ˈɒn
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
PUT uh LID awn
UK
PUT uh LID on
Ouça em Contexto
Can you put a lid on the noise, please?
The teacher told the students to put a lid on their chatting.
We need to put a lid on spending this month.
Alright, you two, put a lid on it!