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keep a lid on

Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-11 2023

keep a lid on in SSC previous-year questions

  1. SSC Selection Post Ph-11 2023 Idioms & Phrases

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined segment in the given sentence.
    Reghu’s been trying to keep a lid on his emotions, but every now and then his anger erupts.

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: C) control the level of something in order to stop it increasing

    The most appropriate meaning of the underlined segment "keep a lid on" in the given sentence is: Control the level of something in order to stop it increasing
    In this context, "keep a lid on" means to control or suppress one's emotions, particularly anger, in order to prevent them from escalating or getting out of control.

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Has keep a lid on been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – keep a lid on has been asked in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-11 2023.

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