lift the lid on

: heavens, sky

: to raise from a lower to a higher position : elevate

: to raise in rank or condition

: to raise in rate or amount

: the amount that may be lifted at one time : load

: the action or an instance of lifting

: the action or an instance of rising

: a movable cover for the opening of a hollow container (such as a vessel or box)

: eyelid

: the operculum in mosses

: to cover or supply with a lid