lie low
Example Sentences
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He felt he had two options: "Go to the police and say, 'I'm in the Interpol system,'" and risk arrest or lie low.
From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026
Being a de facto enemy of the state quickly teaches you where is it safe to be yourself, who are your allies, when to lie low — and when to fight back.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025
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
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
I’ve always had one important rule in the classroom, which is to try to lie low.
From "Fish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
