lie low

/laɪ loʊ/
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Other forms: lying low; lies low; lain low

Definitions of lie low
  1. verb
    keep a low profile, try to be inconspicuous
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    type of:
    hide, hide out
    be or go into hiding; keep out of sight, as for protection and safety
  2. verb
    to try to avoid detection especially by police
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    type of:
    hide, hide out
    be or go into hiding; keep out of sight, as for protection and safety
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