lid
noun
lɪd 
lɪd 
1 a cover over a container that can be removed or opened by turning it or lifting ita dustbin lidI can't get the lid off this jar. 2 = eyelidIdioms
keep a/the lid on something
1 to keep something secret or hidden2 to keep something under controlThe government is keeping the lid on inflation.He struggled to keep the lid on his anger.lift the lid on something
|take/blow the lid off something
to tell people unpleasant or shocking facts about something
Her article lifts the lid on child prostitution.put the (tin) lid on something/things
(British English, informal) to be the final act or event that spoils your plans or hopes
Usage note: lidtop cork cap plugThese are all words for a cover for a container.lid a cover over a container that can be removed or opened by turning or lifting it: a jar with a tight-fitting lidtop a thing that you put over the end of something such as a pen or bottle in order to close itcork a small round object made of cork or plastic that is used for closing bottles, especially wine bottlescap (often in compounds) a top for a pen or a protective cover for something such as the lens of a cameraplug a round piece of material that you put into a hole in order to block it; a flat round rubber or plastic thing that you put into the hole of a sink in order to stop the water from flowing out: a bath pluga tight-fitting lid/top/capa screw top/capa pen lid/topto put on/screw on/take off/unscrew the lid/top/capto pull out the cork/plug