put a lid on
Stop the noise
Put a lid on means to suppress, restrain, or stop something—especially talk, activity, or emotions that threaten to get out of hand.
The mayor tried to put a lid on the scandal before it spread.
Put a lid on it is a direct command to be quiet or stop making a fuss.
The image is of containing something in a pot before it boils over.
- closeNearby or to shut
- stopCease all motion
- clamp downEnforce restrictions suddenly
- stifleSuppress or restrain
- capCovering for top
cork · suppress · nip in the bud · quell · curb · dampen · tone down · cover · jar · subdue · hold back · cease · restraint · pot · squelch · muzzle · zip it · smother
suppression vs. expression
put a lid onlet loose
Remove restraints from
unleash · let it all out · vent · let rip · give vent to
concealment vs. revelation
put a lid onexpose
Make known publicly
reveal · blow the lid off · bring to light · uncover · disclose