Sentence examples for a lid on things from inspiring English sources

But England just about managed to keep a lid on things, with Jimmy Anderson taking a stunning one-handed return catch to get rid of David Warner, Pietersen waiting an eternity to catch Shane Watson on the long-on boundary off Swann and then Stuart Broad helping himself to four wickets.

Really kept a lid on things".

He could barely keep a lid on things.

"We can route ISIS on the ground and keep a lid on things temporarily," he said.

Because I want to convey to people that management isn't about keeping a lid on things.

Even in the joyous dances, Mr. Muti kept a lid on things.

"Passions run high, we need to keep a lid on things.

The authorities are increasingly using violence to keep a lid on things.

Referee Scott Young managed to keep a lid on things until the second half before all hell broke loose.

They know the onus is on France to shake things up so they're just keeping a lid on things.

"We have a limited number of slots, we make careful choices, and I'm responsible for keeping a lid on things".