Today’s “Phrase of the Day” is “put a lid on“ and its meaning is “stop, end, finish, control, put a stop to, put an end to, destroy (something before it increases or becomes severe/serious)”.
Example Sentence: The Union government has missed an opportunity to put a lid on the prolonged controversy over the arbitrary and the undemocratic use of power by unelected Governors. A Supreme Court judgment on April 8, 2025 clarified the constitutional position over the powers of the Governor and the President in giving assent to Bills passed by State Assemblies.
This phrase is present in Closing argument: On the Presidential Reference to the top court and click here to read it.
Courtesy: The Hindu
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