英会話 feel English 24/11/21(木)L93 keep a low profile
Phrase: Keep a Low Profile
Meaning
“Keep a low profile” means to avoid drawing attention to yourself or to remain inconspicuous, often deliberately, in order to avoid scrutiny or problems.
「目立たないようにする」とは、詮索や問題を避けるために、注意を引かないようにすること、あるいは目立たないようにすることを意味する。
Context of Use
This phrase is commonly used in personal, professional, and even security-related situations where someone wants to stay unnoticed or avoid standing out.
Examples in Sentences
Personal Context:
“After the scandal, the celebrity decided to keep a low profile for a while.”
(スキャンダルの後、その有名人はしばらく目立たないようにしていた。)
Workplace Context:
“During the meeting, I decided to keep a low profile and just listen.”
(会議中は目立たないようにして、ただ聞いていることにした。)
Safety Context:
“When traveling in unfamiliar areas, it’s best to keep a low profile and avoid risky situations.”
(慣れない地域を旅行するときは、目立たないようにして危険な状況を避けるのが最善だ。)
Related Expressions
Stay under the radar:
Means to avoid being noticed or detected.
“He stayed under the radar while working on his new project.”
Fly under the radar:
Similar to “stay under the radar,” it implies avoiding attention.
“The startup flew under the radar until they were ready to launch.”
Lay low:
Suggests avoiding attention or activity temporarily.
“After the argument, she decided to lay low for a few days.”
Tone
The phrase is neutral and can be used both positively and negatively, depending on the context.
Positive: When used to suggest prudence or caution.
Negative: When implying avoidance or lack of action.
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keep a low profile /kiːp ə loʊ ˈproʊfaɪl/ 目立たないようにする
avoid /əˈvɔɪd/ 避ける
inconspicuous /ˌɪnkənˈspɪkjuəs/ 目立たない、控えめな
deliberately /dɪˈlɪbərətli/ 故意に、意図的に
scrutiny /ˈskruːtəni/ 詮索、精査
scandal /ˈskændl/ スキャンダル、不祥事
unnoticed /ʌnˈnoʊtɪst/ 気づかれない
risky /ˈrɪski/ 危険な
stay under the radar /steɪ ˈʌndər ðə ˈreɪdɑːr/ 目立たないままでいる
fly under the radar /flaɪ ˈʌndər ðə ˈreɪdɑːr/ 目立たないままで行動する
lay low /leɪ loʊ/ 身を低くする、目立たないようにする
prudence /ˈpruːdns/ 慎重さ
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