
Lie low
Avoiding Detection
Used when someone wants to escape attention, often after doing something wrong.
He lied low at his cousin's house after skipping school.
Temporary Strategy
Suggests a short-term action to avoid trouble or scrutiny.
The politician lied low after the scandal until the media moved on.
Deliberate Choice
Implies a conscious decision to stay out of sight or out of trouble.
After the fight, he chose to lie low at home for a few days.