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lid
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural lids
plural lids
Learner's definition of LID
[count]
1
2
: eyelid
blow the lid off
(chiefly US) or chiefly British lift the lid on : to reveal the truth about (something)揭露…的真相
- The investigation blew the lid off corruption in city hall.这项调查揭露了市政厅的腐败现象。
flip your lid
keep a lid on
1
: to keep (something secret) from being known保守…的秘密；隐瞒
- She tried to keep a lid on the news.她尽力隐瞒这个消息。
2
: to control (something) : to keep (something) from becoming worse制止住；抑制住
- The government has been unable to keep a lid on inflation.政府已经控制不住通货膨胀了。
put a lid on
1
: to stop (something) from growing or becoming worse限制；抑制
- These changes are intended to put a lid on rising medical costs.这些改革旨在抑制不断增长的医疗费。
2
informal : to stop doing or saying (something)终止，结束（做或说某事）
- He angrily told them to put a lid on their complaints. [=to stop complaining]他愤怒地叫他们不要再抱怨了。
- I'm tired of listening to your complaints, so just put a lid on it! [=shut up]我听够了你的牢骚，闭嘴吧！
3
or put the lid on : to cause the end or failure of (something)使结束；使失败
- The government used the army to put a lid on [=stop] the rebellion.政府动用军队平定了叛乱。
- The new official vowed that he would put the lid on violence once and for all.这位新任官员信誓旦旦地说他将彻底铲除暴力。
- (chiefly Brit) The rain has really put the lid on our holiday plans. [=has ruined our holiday plans]这场雨使我们的度假计划彻底泡汤了。
plural lids
Example Sentences
Noun I had to get a screwdriver to pry the lid off of the paint can. as he left the field, the pitcher tipped his lid to the cheering crowd
Recent Examples on the Web
Ann M. Simmons, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 How better to pressure-test your defense than to task your edge rushers with beating Johnson and Dawand Jones, and make your linebackers limit TreVeyon Henderson, and challenge your cornerbacks and safeties to keep a lid on Jaxon Smith-Njigba? Nathan Baird, cleveland, 31 Aug. 2022 The mission is simply to keep a lid on a potential threat, but the Special Forces teams lack the resources or political will to eliminate or drastically change some of the root causes of extremism, namely poverty. Kevin Maurer, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2022 Buenos AiresArgentina's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 950 basis points on Thursday as the country struggles to keep a lid on spiraling inflation that rose to a 20-year high of 71%, according to new data. Reuters, CNN, 12 Aug. 2022 The women’s appeal is a sign of desperation in a society where even the mildest criticism of Russia’s war against Ukraine is criminalized as the Kremlin cracks down hard on dissent, determined to keep a tight lid on public unease about the war. Mary Ilyushina, Washington Post, 29 June 2022 At the 90-minute meeting — which had twice been rescheduled — tenant advocates contended rent control can reduce evictions and keep a lid on rents that rank among the nation’s highest. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 25 May 2022 The powers that be put in a minority keep a lid on things. Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2022 Pop a lid on each jar after these tiny treats are baked and cooled, and add them to the picnic basket with a few forks or spoons! Andrea Crowley, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2022 Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2021 Someone also allegedly picked up a metal trash can lid and began beating the victim, the outlet reported. Fox News, 16 Sep. 2021 Also, keep the door—or lid on top-loaders—open to allow air to circulate. Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 18 Nov. 2020 In New Zealand, two recent clusters were investigated using genomic sequencing, eventually zeroing in on a trash can lid and an elevator button as the likeliest sources of transmission. Lois Parshley, National Geographic, 9 Oct. 2020 According to the charges, the sergeant was getting into his squad car near the site where an angry crowd was gathered when Gibson threw a 15-pound metal garbage can lid at him, striking him in the head and knocking him out. Pamela Miller, Star Tribune, 4 Sep. 2020 Meanwhile, give the jar and lid a thorough washing and stuff it with fresh vegetables. Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 8 Aug. 2020 Utilizing a center-field camera, someone viewing a monitor behind the dugout would steal the signs, and a trash-can lid would be banged to alert hitters what was coming. John Shea, SFChronicle.com, 7 Feb. 2020 The fight was so ridiculous that even when Bale grabbed a garbage can lid to fend off Damon's advances, the first concern was about safety. Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2019 See More
Noun
Authorities in Russia have sought to keep the lid on the number of Russian soldiers who have died in the war in Ukraine. Ann M. Simmons, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 How better to pressure-test your defense than to task your edge rushers with beating Johnson and Dawand Jones, and make your linebackers limit TreVeyon Henderson, and challenge your cornerbacks and safeties to keep a lid on Jaxon Smith-Njigba? Nathan Baird, cleveland, 31 Aug. 2022 The mission is simply to keep a lid on a potential threat, but the Special Forces teams lack the resources or political will to eliminate or drastically change some of the root causes of extremism, namely poverty. Kevin Maurer, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2022 Buenos AiresArgentina's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 950 basis points on Thursday as the country struggles to keep a lid on spiraling inflation that rose to a 20-year high of 71%, according to new data. Reuters, CNN, 12 Aug. 2022 The women’s appeal is a sign of desperation in a society where even the mildest criticism of Russia’s war against Ukraine is criminalized as the Kremlin cracks down hard on dissent, determined to keep a tight lid on public unease about the war. Mary Ilyushina, Washington Post, 29 June 2022 At the 90-minute meeting — which had twice been rescheduled — tenant advocates contended rent control can reduce evictions and keep a lid on rents that rank among the nation’s highest. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 25 May 2022 The powers that be put in a minority keep a lid on things. Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2022 Pop a lid on each jar after these tiny treats are baked and cooled, and add them to the picnic basket with a few forks or spoons! Andrea Crowley, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2022 Verb
Don’t hit your head repeatedly with a trash can lid. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2021 Someone also allegedly picked up a metal trash can lid and began beating the victim, the outlet reported. Fox News, 16 Sep. 2021 Also, keep the door—or lid on top-loaders—open to allow air to circulate. Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 18 Nov. 2020 In New Zealand, two recent clusters were investigated using genomic sequencing, eventually zeroing in on a trash can lid and an elevator button as the likeliest sources of transmission. Lois Parshley, National Geographic, 9 Oct. 2020 According to the charges, the sergeant was getting into his squad car near the site where an angry crowd was gathered when Gibson threw a 15-pound metal garbage can lid at him, striking him in the head and knocking him out. Pamela Miller, Star Tribune, 4 Sep. 2020 Meanwhile, give the jar and lid a thorough washing and stuff it with fresh vegetables. Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 8 Aug. 2020 Utilizing a center-field camera, someone viewing a monitor behind the dugout would steal the signs, and a trash-can lid would be banged to alert hitters what was coming. John Shea, SFChronicle.com, 7 Feb. 2020 The fight was so ridiculous that even when Bale grabbed a garbage can lid to fend off Damon's advances, the first concern was about safety. Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2019 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, from Old English hlid; akin to Old High German hlit cover, and probably to Old English hlinian to lean — more at lean
First Known Use
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
13th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of lid was before the 12th century Phrases Containing lid
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