put a lid on

idiom

1

: to stop (something) from growing or becoming worse

These changes are intended to put a lid on rising medical costs.

2

informal : to stop doing or saying (something)

He angrily told them to put a lid on their complaints.

I'm tired of listening to your complaints, so just put a lid on it!

3

: to cause the end or failure of (something)

The government used the army to put a lid on the rebellion.

Examples of put a lid on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Walgreens executives see their push into specialty pharmacy as a way to help put a lid on rising drug costs. —Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025

Sing Sing’s lack of a Best Picture nod put a lid on any Colman Domingo momentum. —Joe Reid, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2025

But in general, the constant competitive threats from these big three will continue to put a lid on Best Buy’s price-to-earnings multiple. —Jeff Marks, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2025

After that shot, Mission Hills’ defense managed to put a lid on the explosive Sundevils. —Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025

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