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Lying low

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Lying low means staying quiet or hidden for a time to avoid trouble until things get better.

The phrase has been used in English for many years and comes from the idea of staying physically low to avoid being seen or targeted. It later became a metaphor for avoiding attention.

After the argument at work, he decided to lie low for a few days.