How to Pronounce "keep your head down"
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhɛd/ /ˈdaʊn
KEEP yor HED down
kˈiːp/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈɛd/ /dˈaʊn
KEEP yaw HED down
Definition
To avoid attracting attention or getting involved, usually to stay out of trouble or danger.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkip/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhɛd/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
kˈiːp/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈɛd/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEEP yor HED down
UK
KEEP yaw HED down
Listen in Context
When things get tough at work, just keep your head down.
It's better to keep your head down in a new school until you know everyone.
He always keeps his head down during meetings.
Politics here are tricky, so I just keep my head down and do my job.