How to Pronounce "take the lid off"
expression
TAYK thuh LID awf
TAYK thuh LID of
Definition
To remove the cover from something, literally like taking the lid off a jar. It can also mean revealing something that was hidden, such as a secret or information.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫɪd/ /ˈɔf
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈɪd/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK thuh LID awf
UK
TAYK thuh LID of
Listen in Context
Please take the lid off the pot before serving.
He forgot to take the lid off the jar.
Could you take the lid off this can for me?
The journalist decided to take the lid off the corruption scandal.