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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
LottaLOT-tah (Finnish)Swedish, Finnish
Gottschalk-German (Archaic)
Yehu'-Biblical Hebrew
Djamila-Arabic
Ayaneah-yah-neJapanese
Esther['estə]
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