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
Amon-Ra	-	Egyptian Mythology (Anglicized)
Javier	hah-VYER	Spanish
Ane (2)	-	Frisian
Roberta	[rəu'bə:tə]
Valto	VAHL-to	Finnish
Kelvin	['kelvin]