keep one's head down

English

Verb

keep one's head down

  1. Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see keep,‎ one,‎ head,‎ down.
    I had to keep my head down so my ex wouldn't recognize me as I walked by.
  2. (idiomatic) To avoid trouble or attention.
    He's keeping his head down after being blasted for his offensive tweets.
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