keep a low profile

1. Stay out of public notice, avoid attracting attention to oneself. For example, Until his appointment becomes official, Ted is keeping a low profile. This expression alludes to profile in the sense of “a visible contour,” a usage dating from the 1600s. [Late 1900s]

Example Sentences

The terms of that bargain have never been made public – Mr Thaksin has always insisted there was no deal - but it is likely they included an agreement that he would keep a low profile and stay out of politics.

From BBC

But they play it perfectly and keep a low profile.

From BBC

Muslim merriment in New York and New Jersey is usually coached to keep a low profile.

From Slate

From that point on, Dr Lee says, Lee dialled back on the controversial, fire-and-brimstone approach for which he had become notorious – opting instead to play it safe and keep a low profile.

From BBC

Closing out the day, Kinch summarized their plan moving forward: Keep a low profile.

From Salon