lay low
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If Social Security and any other income cover basic living expenses, then they can lay low for a little bit while they work on their dream space.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
"I thought I would lay low for a while and seek new employment once the situation calms," said Musa Hashimi, who worked as a machinist in a textile factory.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
Members of the Lebanese militia Hezbollah had warned Arouri to lay low and steer clear of cellphones, which can be hacked to track locations, Arab officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
Singer Burns, one of the traitors, told viewers she planned to "lay low" and go "under the radar", and it seems to be working so far.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2025
A quarter moon lay low in the west, not giving enough light to tempt anyone to stay up late.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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