keep one's head down

== English == === Pronunciation === === Verb === keep one's head down (third-person singular simple present keeps one's head down, present participle keeping one's head down, simple past and past participle kept one's head down) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see keep,‎ one,‎ head,‎ down. (idiomatic) To avoid trouble or attention. ==== Usage notes ==== Not to be confused with the British expression head down, bum up in reference to working or preparing to work hard or its American equivalent head/face down, ass up in reference to being a position to be fucked, typically in a demeaning or exploitive fashion. ==== See also ==== keep a low profile