Synonyms

lie low

Idioms

Also lay low. Keep oneself or one's plans hidden; bide one's time to act. For example, The children lay low, hoping their prank would soon be forgotten, or The senator decided to lay low until his opponent had committed herself to raising taxes. This expression calls up the image of a hunter concealed in the brush, waiting for game. [Colloquial; late 1800s]

Example Sentences

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For years, Fox and his wife have been visiting West Maui to play golf and lie low.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2024

If you’re hiking with a group, and are within a few hours of help, your best bet may be to lie low.

From Slate • Aug. 19, 2023

He told me, via text, that he was "going to lie low for the moment".

From BBC • May 23, 2023

You'd think that if Santos had any common sense, he'd lie low and try to weather the storm.

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2023

They lie low on top of the train.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario

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