keep the lid on
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
But analysts have raised their bets on the central bank hiking borrowing costs as soon as next month in a bid to keep the lid on an expected surge in consumer prices.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
Further efforts were required after that: As late as 1989, Volcker’s successor, Alan Greenspan, raised the short-term interest rate to almost 10 percent to keep the lid on prices.
From Washington Post • Jul. 15, 2022
“That is our situation. We’re trying to keep the lid on the pressure cooker and this lady comes and offers us James Brown,” Caldwood said.
From New York Times • Mar. 15, 2022
But even if the eurozone can keep the lid on any financial market fears of a wider break-up, the possibility of Greece leaving can't be discounted.
From BBC • Jan. 26, 2015
“But keep the lid on the shoe box.”
From "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures" by Kate DiCamillo
