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to put a lid on something
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to stop or control something from continuing or getting worse
Example
The authorities are trying to put a lid on the protests before they escalate.
We need to put a lid on the noise before it gets out of hand.
He is putting a lid on the issue to avoid any further conflict.
例
The authorities are trying to put a lid on the protests before they escalate.
We need to put a lid on the noise before it gets out of hand.
He is putting a lid on the issue to avoid any further conflict.
The manager decided to put a lid on the rumors spreading around the office.
It's time to put a lid on this argument and find a solution.
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