keep a low profile

Register · Neutral Neutral — appropriate in most situations, both spoken and written, without sounding too casual or too stiff. CEFR B1

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Example

“The actor kept a low profile while the controversy faded.”

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Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.

make a splash Neutral · CEFR B2

to attract considerable public attention by doing something impressive or notable

keep an eye on Neutral · CEFR A2

to watch or look after someone or something carefully, often to make sure nothing goes wrong

bear in mind Neutral · CEFR B1

to remember and consider something when making a decision

catch someone's eye Neutral · CEFR B1

to draw someone's notice or interest

cut loose Informal · CEFR B1

to abandon restraint and behave freely or wildly

go bananas Informal · CEFR B1

to become wildly excited, angry, or otherwise out of control

Source methodology

Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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