fly low

The term "fly low" can refer to both aviation practices and idiomatic expressions about discretion or personal appearance.

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Definition

B2Aviation

(technical)To operate an aircraft at a low altitude.

Example

Pilots sometimes fly low for better visibility of the landscape.

B1Informal

(idiomatic)To have one's zipper open unintentionally.

Example

Hey, just so you know, you're flying low.

B2General

(idiomatic)To avoid attracting attention or to act discreetly.

Example

After the scandal, he decided to fly low for a while.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fly low":

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