keep (one's) head below the parapet



keep (one's) head below the parapet

To hide or remain inconspicuous in an attempt to avoid trouble or danger. I wouldn't say anything right now—just keep your head below the parapet for the time being.
See also: below, head, keep, parapet

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Adnan-Arabic, Turkish, Bosnian, Urdu
Carineka-REENFrench
GeenaJEE-nəEnglish (Rare)
ŠTefanijashte-FAHN-ee-yah (Croatian)Slovene, Croatian
Mazhar-Turkish
Yelizavetaye-lee-zah-VYE-tah, ee-lee-zah-VYE-tahRussian