put the lid on
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Solid inflation data in addition to better jobs data could potentially put the lid on prospects of another interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve this quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026
Put the oil and kernels into a large saucepan, and immediately put the lid on.
From Salon ● Oct. 15, 2023
When the coals are white-gray with ash, pour them into charcoal grate, adding more charcoal if necessary, and put the lid on the grill, making sure the air vents are open all the way.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 26, 2022
I have to know when to put the lid on, when to stop working.
From Nature ● May 13, 2020
We put the lid on the paint, dumped our brushes into a jar of paint thinner Doc had set out, then marched up to the porch.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
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