Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lay low
idiom
/leɪ loʊ/
Definition
To stay out of sight or avoid attention, typically to escape trouble or danger.
Examples
- After the scandal, the politician decided to lay low until the media frenzy died down.
- He lost his job and chose to lay low for a while before looking for new opportunities.
Meaning
The phrase ‘lay low’ means to keep a low profile or not to draw attention to oneself, often during difficult or dangerous circumstances.
Synonyms
- keep a low profile
- stay out of sight
- stay under the radar
