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keep a lid on |
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keep a lid on something to control the level of something in order to stop it increasing Economic difficulties continued and the government intervened to keep a lid on inflation. keep a lid on (something) to maintain control over something His forces kept a lid on unrest for nearly eight years. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Their goal: Keep a lid on domestic corn prices and prevent what they say could be negative impacts on livestock feeders. Hot red pepper spices may keep a lid on blood insulin levels, especially if you're overweight, says a new study. Not only is it the responsibility of every worker to save for their retirement, the whole defined-benefits mess arose out of the government's WWII-era attempts to keep a lid on inflation by controlling wages, while leaving benefits alone and offering tax incentives to corporations that followed the program. |
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