"a lid on" 怎么发音

expression

US

uh LID-on

UK

uh LID-on

释义

To keep something under control or prevent it from spreading, especially information, emotions, or problems.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɪd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

英式英语

æɪ/ /lˈɪd/ /ˈɒn

简化发音

美式

uh LID-on

英式

uh LID-on

语境中听

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.