keep a lid on

phrase

1

: to keep (something secret) from being known

She tried to keep a lid on the news.

2

: to control (something) : to keep (something) from becoming worse

The government has been unable to keep a lid on inflation.

Examples of keep a lid on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In March, dozens of countries around the world announced a release of 400 million barrels of oil into the global market in order to keep a lid on prices. — Christine Romans, NBC news, 25 July 2026

European football’s failure to keep a lid on costs means that profits are rare and the only way to make good money is on the way out. — Matt Slater, New York Times, 24 July 2026

In other words, China's falling oil demand may keep a lid on prices, at least relative to a few months ago. — Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 23 July 2026

That in turn could push the Federal Reserve and other central banks to raise interest rates to keep a lid on inflation, which would slow economies and undercut prices for stocks and other investments. — ABC News, 21 July 2026

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