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keep head down

Part of Speech: Verb phrase

Definition: To avoid drawing attention to oneself; to remain inconspicuous or avoid getting involved in a situation.

Sense 1: To consciously avoid attracting attention or causing trouble.

• Example sentence 1: During the meeting, it's wise to keep your head down and not make any controversial remarks.
• Example sentence 2: After the accident, I decided to keep my head down and avoid any unnecessary discussions.

Sense 2: To focus on one's work, stay dedicated, and avoid distractions or interruptions.

• Example sentence 1: With the deadline approaching, Mark asked his colleagues to excuse him as he needed to keep his head down and finish the project on time.
• Example sentence 2: As a writer, it's essential to keep your head down and concentrate on your writing to meet your goals.

Sense 3: In sports, to keep one's head down refers to maintaining proper body posture and technique.

• Example sentence 1: The coach emphasized keeping their heads down while swinging the golf club to achieve better accuracy.
• Example sentence 2: The swimming instructor corrected the student's form, reminding her to keep her head down and look straight at the bottom of the pool.

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