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low profile

low pos·ture

[loh proh-fahyl]

noun

  1. a deliberately inconspicuous, modest, or anonymous manner.



low profile

noun

    1. a position or attitude characterized by a deliberate avoidance of prominence or publicity

    2. ( as modifier )

      a low-profile approach

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. (of a tyre) wide in relation to its height

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of low profile1

First recorded in 1970–75
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From that point on, Dr Lee says, Lee dialled back on the controversial, fire-and-brimstone approach for which he had become notorious – opting instead to play it safe and keep a low profile.

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With most US investors in English football keeping a low profile and attending few matches, the motive seems to be financial rather than reputational.

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Having spent most of his career as a diplomat for The Vatican, it is perhaps not surprising that the 63-year-old's tenure as an archbishop has been relatively low profile and controversy-free.

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But the envoys have kept a low profile since their appointment and many in Hollywood say they have not heard from them.

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But if I f**king see one . . . like cats, now look, I wanna keep my cat stuff pretty low profile, because cat people are crazy.

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