Keep/get your head down
phrase
To avoid attention or behave in a way that stops people from noticing you.
With the downsizing rumors around, it's better to keep your head down and do your job.
Often appears as...
- keep your head down at work
- keep your head down in class
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
phrase
To focus deeply on the work or task in front of you.
I need to get my head down and finish this project before the deadline.
Often appears as...
- get your head down and study
- get your head down and focus
Usage tips
Approving
Idiomatic
phrase
To take cover, commonly during a dangerous situation.
During the shooting, we were advised to keep our heads down.
Often appears as...
- keep your head down in combat
- keep your head down during a firefight
phrase
To avoid attention or behave in a way that stops people from noticing you.
With the downsizing rumors around, it's better to keep your head down and do your job.
Often appears as...
- keep your head down at work
- keep your head down in class
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
phrase
To focus deeply on the work or task in front of you.
I need to get my head down and finish this project before the deadline.
Often appears as...
- get your head down and study
- get your head down and focus
Usage tips
Approving
Idiomatic
phrase
To take cover, commonly during a dangerous situation.
During the shooting, we were advised to keep our heads down.
Often appears as...
- keep your head down in combat
- keep your head down during a firefight
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Workplace Strategy
Used as a strategy in professional settings to remain unnoticed during uncertain times.
She decided to keep her head down after the merger, not wanting to attract any unwanted scrutiny.
Pro Tip 2/3Conflict Avoidance
It implies avoiding involvement in conflicts or debates.
When the debate got heated, John kept his head down to avoid any conflict.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Literal Action
The phrase is metaphorical and doesn't typically involve physical movement.
Even though everyone was arguing, I just kept my head down and ignored the chaos.
Pro Tip 1/3Workplace Strategy
Used as a strategy in professional settings to remain unnoticed during uncertain times.
She decided to keep her head down after the merger, not wanting to attract any unwanted scrutiny.
Pro Tip 2/3Conflict Avoidance
It implies avoiding involvement in conflicts or debates.
When the debate got heated, John kept his head down to avoid any conflict.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Literal Action
The phrase is metaphorical and doesn't typically involve physical movement.
Even though everyone was arguing, I just kept my head down and ignored the chaos.
Pro Tip 1/3Workplace Strategy
Used as a strategy in professional settings to remain unnoticed during uncertain times.
She decided to keep her head down after the merger, not wanting to attract any unwanted scrutiny.
Pro Tip 2/3Conflict Avoidance
It implies avoiding involvement in conflicts or debates.
When the debate got heated, John kept his head down to avoid any conflict.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Literal Action
The phrase is metaphorical and doesn't typically involve physical movement.
Even though everyone was arguing, I just kept my head down and ignored the chaos.
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