"Put the lid on" nghĩa là gì?

Đậy nắp lên, không là bay hết mùi thơm. Photo by Taylor Grote

"Put the lid on" = Đậy nắp lên cái gì -> (từ lóng) là đỉnh cao của, là cực điểm của; gây ra sự thất bại của cái gì, ngăn cản sự gia tăng/phát triển của cái gì.

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But when HR comes in to confine talent to boxes, to fit imagination into checklists, and to put the lid on enthusiasm, it all bursts into a violent clash of values: one that’s at the core of why companies rooted in tradition are struggling.

By retaining the same Cabinet as in 2015, the Chief Minister has signalled continuity and also put the lid on the ambitions of new contenders (đối thủ). Many analyses after the current Assembly election suggest that women workers turned out in large numbers and it remains to be seen what role Mr. Kejriwal gives to the women elected as MLAs on AAP ticket.

Boundaries (ranh giới) and limits are difficult to enforce today. Instead of trying to put the lid on your imagination, leave it off. Immersing yourself in artwork from another culture will trigger a wonderful idea. This inspiration can lead you down some exciting roads now, but be careful of getting too carried away. Before starting work on a complicated project, make a list of supplies. Having everything you need within arm’s reach will make your creative momentum flow like a mighty river. If you’re unsure how to achieve a certain effect, ask an experienced artist for help.

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