put a lid on en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
- (idiomatic, informal) To get under control, to prevent (something) from increasing or becoming more of a problem.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| putting a lid on | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| puts a lid on | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| put the lid on | alternative | lexicographic | |
| put a lid on | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| put a lid on | Tense=Past | lexicographic |
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Synonyms
put the kibosh on · put a block on · put a stop to · put an end to · put paid to