keep (one's) head below the parapet
keep (one's) head below the parapet
To hide or remain inconspicuous in an attempt to avoid trouble or danger. I wouldn't say anything right now—just keep your head below the parapet for the time being.
See also: below, head, keep, parapet
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- parapet
- lay low and sing small
- lie
- lie low
- lie low and sing small
- lie low, to
- bury/hide one's head in the sand, to
- low profile
- slip across
- have hide