Below/under the radar

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adjective phrase

Not noticed or detected.

The small charity has been operating under the radar for years.
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Often appears as...

  • operate under the radar
  • fly beneath the radar

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Idiomatic

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Stealth Operations

Often used to describe actions done quietly to avoid drawing attention, like secret projects or subtle strategies.

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Their new product development happened completely under the radar.
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Quiet Success

Refers to achieving something without publicizing it, typically to avoid competition or hype.

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She built her business under the radar and surprised the industry with her success.
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