Meanings
To revert a situation.
Example Sentences
1
After her outburst at the meeting, she quickly realized it was time to put the cork back in the bottle.
2
Whenever my little sister starts crying, it's like trying to put the cork back in the bottle.
3
Once the rumors started spreading, it was impossible to put the cork back in the bottle.
4
The politician's scandal was so shocking that there was no way to put the cork back in the bottle.
5
The secret was out, and there was no point trying to put the cork back in the bottle.