lie low

• Sich verstecken, unauffällig bleiben oder vermeiden, Aufmerksamkeit auf sich zu ziehen, oft um Ärger oder Gefahr aus dem Weg zu gehen.

To hide, stay out of sight, or avoid drawing attention to oneself, often to avoid trouble or danger.

1. Stay hidden or avoid attentionB2informal

   To remain out of sight or avoid being noticed, often to escape trouble or danger.

   Untertauchen

   • After the robbery, the thieves decided to lie low for a while.
   • He's been lying low since the scandal broke out.
   • I think we should lie low until the situation calms down.

2. Wait quietlyB2informal

   To wait patiently and quietly without drawing attention to oneself.

   Sich still verhalten

   • The spy was told to lie low until further instructions.
   • She decided to lie low and not post anything on social media.
   • We'll lie low here until the storm passes.