lay low
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lay low
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (colloquial) (to take it easy)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. pasársela tranquilo
We've been working hard all week, so we're just going to lay low today.Llevamos toda la semana trabajando, así que hoy vamos a pasárnosla tranquilos.
b. quedarse tranquilo
I'm exhausted. I need some time to lay low.Estoy exhausto. Necesito tiempo para quedarme tranquilo.
2. (colloquial) (to hide)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. mantenerse a escondidas
The members of the gang were laying low because they were expecting a raid.Los pandilleros se mantenían a escondidas porque esperaban una redada.
3. (colloquial) (to make oneself inconspicuous)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. mantener un perfil bajo
You need to lay low until this whole thing blows over. We can't move that coke with the cops breathing down our necks.Tienes que mantener un perfil bajo hasta que todo se calme. No podemos vender ese perico mientras que las autoridades estén encima de nosotros.
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
4. (to weaken)
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