Put a lid on it Meaning in English
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɪd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
PUT uh LID awn it
pʊt/ /æɪ/ /lˈɪd/ /ˈɒn/ /ˈɪt
PUT uh LID on it
Definition
This expression means to tell someone to be quiet or stop talking, usually when they are complaining or repeating something.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, sometimes a little rude. Often used to cut off complaints, gossip, or nagging: 'put a lid on it' = 'stop talking about it.' Not used literally. Similar to 'shut up' but slightly less harsh.
Spanish: cállate - deja de hablar de esoPortuguese (BR): fica quieto - para com issoPortuguese (PT): fica calado - deixa issoChinese (Simplified): 闭嘴 - 别再说了Chinese (Traditional): 閉嘴 - 別再說了Hindi: चुप हो जाओ - इस पर बात मत करोArabic: اصمت - كف عن الكلامBengali: চুপ করো - থামো (কথা বলা বন্ধ করো)Russian: заткнись - перестань говоритьJapanese: 黙って - もうやめてVietnamese: im lặng đi - thôi nói nữa điKorean: 그만 좀 해 - 입 좀 다물어Turkish: kes sesini - susUrdu: چپ ہو جاؤ - بس کر دوIndonesian: diam dulu - berhenti bicara
Example Sentences
Can you put a lid on it for a minute?
basic
He told his brother to put a lid on it during dinner.
basic
If you don't put a lid on it, I'll leave.
basic
Alright, that's enough. Put a lid on it already!
natural
She keeps complaining about the meeting—someone needs to put a lid on it.
natural
Dude, you need to put a lid on it about last night. Let it go.
natural