- Home
- Idioms
- keep (one's) head below the parapet
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.
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
|---|
| Alis | | - | Welsh |
| HrÓAldr | | - | Ancient Scandinavian |
| Oyibo | | - | Western African, Urhobo |
| Damocles | | DAM-ə-kleez (English) | Greek Mythology (Latinized) |
| Anu (1) | | AH-noo | Finnish, Estonian |
| Hartwig | | HAHRT-vig (German) | German, Ancient Germanic |