keep one's head down

verb — 2 senses

keep one's head down

verb
1

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see keep, one, head, down.

  • I had to keep my head down so my ex wouldn't recognize me as I walked by.
2

Idiomatic To avoid trouble or attention.

  • He's keeping his head down after being blasted for his offensive tweets.
Related terms
keep a low profile

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