Idioms

keep the lid on (something)
to restrain something, to keep something quiet
The hospital worked hard to keep the lid on the drug scandal.

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  • keep the wolf from the door
  • keep the wolves at bay
  • keep time
  • keep to oneself
  • keep track of (someone or something)
  • keep up
  • keep up (something)
  • keep up an act
  • keep up appearances
  • keep up with (someone or something)
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  • (not) have a clue (about something)
  • on horseback
  • miss out on (something)
  • never in one's life
  • take a toll on (someone or something)
  • need (something) like (one needs) a hole in the head
  • wind down
  • play tricks on (someone)
  • blow the lid off (something)
  • go like clockwork


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