lie low (Meaning)

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lie low (v)

keep a low profile, try to be inconspicuous

to try to avoid detection especially by police

lie low Sentence Examples

  1. The fugitive decided to lie low until the heat from the police investigation subsided.
  2. After the embarrassing incident, the celebrity chose to lie low for a while to avoid public scrutiny.
  3. The company advised its executives to lie low during the negotiations to avoid any potential distractions.
  4. The secret agent was instructed to lie low and gather intelligence without attracting attention.
  5. The kidnappers threatened the victim's family to lie low or face dire consequences.
  6. The injured animal lay low in its den, trying to avoid predators and heal its wounds.
  7. The young couple decided to lie low and enjoy their honeymoon away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
  8. The undercover detective had to lie low for months to gather evidence against the crime boss.
  9. The politician chose to lie low during the election campaign to avoid unnecessary controversy.
  10. The witness was warned to lie low until the authorities could ensure their safety.

FAQs About the word lie low

keep a low profile, try to be inconspicuous, to try to avoid detection especially by police

lie,hide, sit tight, lurk,hole up, repose, evade,sneak, slink, skulk

appear, appear,come out, show up, come out, show up, turn up,materialize, turn up, materialize

The fugitive decided to lie low until the heat from the police investigation subsided.

After the embarrassing incident, the celebrity chose to lie low for a while to avoid public scrutiny.

The company advised its executives to lie low during the negotiations to avoid any potential distractions.

The secret agent was instructed to lie low and gather intelligence without attracting attention.