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keep a low profile

  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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While suddenly in the spotlight, LaRavia has tried to keep a low profile.

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This tactic is believed by law enforcement sources to have created tensions with Steven Lyons, who had been content to keep a low profile in Dubai.

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The terms of that bargain have never been made public – Mr Thaksin has always insisted there was no deal - but it is likely they included an agreement that he would keep a low profile and stay out of politics.

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But they play it perfectly and keep a low profile.

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Muslim merriment in New York and New Jersey is usually coached to keep a low profile.

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