lays low
Keeps out sight
Lays low means to stay out of sight or avoid attention, typically to escape notice or trouble: After the scandal broke, he laid low for a few months.
The phrase can also mean to knock down or incapacitate: The flu laid her low for a week.
Sometimes rendered as lies low, following stricter grammar rules for lie versus lay.
- humbleUnassuming about oneself
- downplayDiminish perceived importance
- hideConceal or pelt
- under the radarUndetected by scrutiny
- subdueBring under control
lurk · defeat · suppress · retreat · silence · quash · camouflage · plays dead · hush · vanquish · takes down · brings down · withdraw · topple · obscure · overpower · knock down · knocks out
lays lowstands out
Is notably conspicuous
draws attention · shows off · flaunts · grandstands · makes waves
lays lowgets busy
Starts doing work
kicks into gear · hustles · ramps up · mobilizes · engages
lays lowsocializes
Engages with others
mingles · makes the rounds · circulates · networks · reaches out