on the down low



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on the down low

In a state of secrecy or minimal public knowledge; being known only by a select few people. Keep this on the down low, but Janet is planning to break up with Kevin next week. My parents know about the pregnancy, but I'd like it to stay on the down low otherwise.
See also: down, low, on

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BoŽEna-Czech, Slovak, Slovene, Croatian, Serbian
Bergljot-Norwegian
Candidekawn-DEEDFrench
Maia (1)MAY-ə (English), MIE-ə (English)Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology, Portuguese, Georgian
Clelia-Italian
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