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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.
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