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UK//ðə lɪd ɪz ɒf//US//ðə lɪd ɪz ɔf//

Meaning of The lid is off

The cover of a container is removed or absent.

In simple words: The top part is not on.

The lid is off in a sentence

  • The lid is off the jar, spilling jam everywhere.
  • She realized the lid is off the pot while cooking.
  • As he finished drinking, he noticed the lid is off the bottle.
  • The kids played with the toy car, but the lid is off the storage box.
  • When I checked the cooler, the lid is off and ice has melted.

How to use The lid is off

Used commonly in everyday conversation to indicate that something has been removed. Casual and straightforward, suitable for various contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a jar with its lid off, spills might happen!

Related words

Collocations with The lid is off

  • take the lid off
  • put the lid on
  • the lid comes off

Synonyms for The lid is off

  • the cover is removed
  • the top is off
  • open lid

Common mistakes with The lid is off

  • Using 'lids' when referring to a single top.
  • Confusing with 'the lid is closed' when meaning the opposite.

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Frequently asked questions about The lid is off

What does The lid is off mean?

The top part is not on.

What is the definition of The lid is off?

The cover of a container is removed or absent.

How do you use The lid is off in a sentence?

The lid is off the jar, spilling jam everywhere.

Can you give another example of The lid is off?

She realized the lid is off the pot while cooking.

What are synonyms for The lid is off?

Common alternatives include the cover is removed, the top is off, open lid.

What words go with The lid is off?

It commonly pairs with take the lid off, put the lid on, the lid comes off.

What are common mistakes when using The lid is off?

Using 'lids' when referring to a single top. Confusing with 'the lid is closed' when meaning the opposite.

How do you pronounce The lid is off?

US: //ðə lɪd ɪz ɔf//, UK: //ðə lɪd ɪz ɒf//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use The lid is off?

Used commonly in everyday conversation to indicate that something has been removed. Casual and straightforward, suitable for various contexts.