Phrase guide

lie low

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To conceal oneself; to remain hidden.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, intransitive

Examples

  • I’ll lie low here until you get back.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: keep a low profile, lie doggo, play doggo

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

to try to avoid detection especially by police

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

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

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: hide, hide out

3

verb

Meaning 3

keep a low profile, try to be inconspicuous

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: hide, hide out

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: piileskellä — to conceal oneself; to remain hidden
  • Finnish: olla piilossa — to conceal oneself; to remain hidden
  • French: faire profil bas — to conceal oneself; to remain hidden
  • French: se faire tout petit — to conceal oneself; to remain hidden
  • Polish: czaić się — to conceal oneself; to remain hidden
  • Polish: przyczajać się — to conceal oneself; to remain hidden
  • Polish: przyczaić się — to conceal oneself; to remain hidden
  • Swedish: ligga lågt — to conceal oneself; to remain hidden