put a lid on something
成語所屬單字lid
put a lid on something — 慣用語
1. to stop something from growing, continuing, or causing further problems.
1.慣用語
釋義
限制；制止
to stop something from growing, continuing, or causing further problems.
例句
Christopher decided to put a lid on his spending after checking his credit card bill.
The principal put a lid on the rumours by holding a school-wide meeting.