lying low
phrase
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 Jul. 2026.
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