put the lid on

Example Sentences

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Solid inflation data in addition to better jobs data could potentially put the lid on prospects of another interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve this quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal

He blinked them away and put the lid on top of the jar again.

From Literature

Then, even though she hadn't finished the fence rail, Amanda put the lid on her paint, tucked her paintbrush into her overalls pocket, picked up the small ladder, and walked away without saying a single word.

From Literature

Put the oil and kernels into a large saucepan, and immediately put the lid on.

From Salon

So I put some seeds in a jar, one of those blue ones with an old metal lid, and I put the lid on tight so no squirrels would eat them.

From Literature