raise the lid

Examples (10)

• She carefully raised the lid of the antique chest.
• The chef decided to raise the lid and check on the simmering stew.
• He had to raise the lid of the piano to begin playing.
• Will you please raise the lid on that box for me?
• A puff of steam escaped as she raised the lid from the pot.
• The investigator was reluctant to raise the lid on the sensitive case.
• We need to raise the lid on government spending.
• It's time to raise the lid on these hidden injustices.
• Before serving, raise the lid and let the aroma fill the room.
• He gently raised the lid to peek at the sleeping child.