The cat likes to lie low when the dog is around.
lie low
idiomTo conceal oneself; to remain hidden.
After the mistake at work, he decided to lie low until his boss calmed down.
The fugitive chose to lie low in a remote mountain cabin, hoping the authorities would eventually abandon their search.
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fly low
To have one's fly (zipper) undone.
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friends in low places
Friends who have underworld connections or are involved in shady underdealings.
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give the lie
To respond to an insult, accusation, or falsehood by saying the offender is lying, particularly in the context of provoking a challenge to a duel.
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give the lie to
To reveal or prove (something) to be false; to refute.
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hang low
To droop or sag heavily; to remain at a low altitude.
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high and low
Everywhere; all over the place.
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I can't lie
To be honest, frankly, honestly.
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I tell a lie
I am mistaken; I thought that what I said (or wrote) was true, but I have just realised that it is not.