keep a low profile

Idioms  

1. Stay out of public notice, avoid attracting attention to oneself. For example, Until his appointment becomes official, Ted is keeping a low profile. This expression alludes to profile in the sense of “a visible contour,” a usage dating from the 1600s. [Late 1900s]

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keep a low profile

For the most part, Shotwell has tried to keep a low profile and has not been pulled into public controversies involving Musk.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 11, 2026

But one can’t exactly fault Travolta for wanting to keep a low profile, considering that the last two decades have been mired in personal strife for the actor.

From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2026

He did so citing threats to the Fed's independence, and promised to keep a "low profile."

From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026

That includes Powell, a dove by inclination who says he plans to keep a low profile.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026

I tried to keep a low profile because my name and picture were splattered over the front pages of several East Coast newspapers.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan