keep a low profile

also maintain a low profile

to behave in a way that does not attract attention The local people are not always pleasant to strangers, who are warned to keep a low profile while visiting.

keep a low profile

to avoid attracting attention to yourself He's been keeping a low profile at work ever since his argument with Peter.

keep a low profile

Stay out of public notice, avoid attracting attention to oneself. For example, Until his appointment becomes official, Ted is keeping a low profile. This expression alludes to profile in the sense of "a visible contour," a usage dating from the 1600s. [Late 1900s]

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Thaksin	-	Thai
Zuzanka	-	Czech, Slovak
Fintan	FIN-tan (Irish)	Irish, Irish Mythology
Harriette	HER-ee-ət, HAR-ee-ət	English
Jayna	JAY-nə	English (Rare)
Mahin	-	Persian