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Keep a low profile

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01 / UNDERSTAND

Meaning in plain English

To avoid attracting attention to yourself.

02 / SEE IT IN CONTEXT

The expression in a sentence

  1. I kept a low profile during my first week and listened carefully.

03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

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Which expression from this lesson matches this meaning?

To avoid attracting attention to yourself.
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Keep a low profile — To avoid attracting attention to yourself.

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To avoid attracting attention to yourself.

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When to use it

Use it when someone chooses to be quiet or unobtrusive. It suits conversation and general writing, and does not always imply wrongdoing.

More examples in context

  • After the busy launch, the author decided to keep a low profile for a while.
  • We kept a low profile at the café so we would not disturb the readers.

Usage note

Keep a low profile is about avoiding attention, not necessarily keeping a secret. A low online profile can also mean little public visibility.

A short conversation

A: Will you be speaking at the gathering?
B: No, I want to keep a low profile and listen this time.
A: I will save you a seat near the back.

One more practice question

Which person is keeping a low profile?

A. Someone quietly participating without drawing attention.
B. Someone repeatedly demanding the spotlight.

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A. The person is deliberately avoiding notice.

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Meaning and usage checked against Cambridge Dictionary. Explanations, examples and conversation are original.

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