keep a low profile — to avoid attracting attention to yourself, especially in order to avoid trouble or criticism
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to avoid attracting attention to yourself, especially in order to avoid trouble or criticism
Pronunciation (IPA): /kiːp ə ˌloʊ ˈproʊfaɪl/
Example Sentences
- My cat knocked over the vase, so now she's keeping a low profile under the couch.
- After failing the exam, I kept a low profile and avoided my parents for a week.
- The company is keeping a low profile until the investigation is complete.
keep a low profile
VERB[/kiːp ə ˌloʊ ˈproʊfaɪl/]
to avoid attracting attention to yourself, especially in order to avoid trouble or criticism
After the scandal, the actor decided to keep a low profile for a while.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Originally military jargon referring to keeping a vehicle or soldier's silhouette (profile) low to avoid enemy detection.
Breakdown
keep (maintain) + a + low (not high) + profile (outline/silhouette)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat knocked over the vase, so now she's keeping a low profile under the couch.”
“After failing the exam, I kept a low profile and avoided my parents for a week.”
“The company is keeping a low profile until the investigation is complete.”
“Celebrities sometimes keep a low profile by wearing disguises in public.”
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