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
Dudu-Portuguese
LorÁNd-Hungarian
Frosina-Macedonian
Zara (1)ZAHR-əEnglish (Modern)
Kamil (1)-Arabic
Hasan-Arabic, Turkish, Persian, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Indonesian