"keep a lid on" 怎么发音
expression
KEEP-uh-LID-on
KEEP-uh-LID-on
释义
To control something so it does not get worse or to keep information secret.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈkip/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɪd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
英式英语
kˈiːp/ /æɪ/ /lˈɪd/ /ˈɒn
简化发音
美式
KEEP-uh-LID-on
英式
KEEP-uh-LID-on
语境中听
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.