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lying low

phrase

Definition of lying lownext
present participle of lie low
as in lurking
to remain out of sight The thief decided to lie low after a string of crimes.

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“Lying low.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lying%20low. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

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