گزارش خطا در معنی کلمه 'blow the lid off'

1 general:: Phrase(s): blow the lid off (something) Sl. to expose something to public view. • The police inspector blew the lid off the work of the gang of thugs. • The investigation blew the lid off the scandal.

2 general:: Also, blow wide open. Expose, especially a scandal or illegal activity. For example, The newspaper's investigation blew the lid off the governor's awarding state contracts to his friends. [First half of 1900s]