put the lid on

Meaning

1. put the (tin) lid on sth / things

   to be the final act or event that spoils your plans or hopes

In the movies · 1

• Put a lid on it, Laura.The Craft1996
• Jesus, Mike Mike, put a lid on it.The Fall Guy2024
• muffle the press, put a lid on it.The Bank Job2008
• And don't forget to put the lid on the sheep dip.Hello, Dolly!1969
• - What is she talking about ? - Put a lid on it. I'm begging you.What Women Want2000

From the same entry

• keep a lid on
• lift the lid on
• flip your lid
• not bat an eyelid