What does lie low mean?

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lie low

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. lie lowverb

    keep a low profile, try to be inconspicuous

  2. lie lowverb

    to try to avoid detection especially by police

    "After we knock off that liquor store we'll have to lay low for a while"

Wiktionary

  1. lie lowverb

    To conceal oneself; to remain hidden.

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  1. lie low

    To "lie low" is an idiomatic phrase which means to keep a low profile, hide, or remain inconspicuous in order to avoid attention or trouble. It's often used when someone needs to avoid being noticed, usually after doing something that could get them in trouble or cause problems.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of lie low in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of lie low in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of lie low in a Sentence

  1. Gary Bongiovanni:

    The venues are getting cold feet. Everyone is worried about protesters, if I was advising him, I would tell him to cancel everything and lie low for a while.

  2. Willy Lam:

    Most private businesspeople, particularly owners of small- and medium-sized firms, still prefer to lie low instead of making big investments in a market that stresses party control rather than the entrepreneurial spirit.

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