How to Pronounce "lay low"
expression
ˈɫeɪ/ /ˈɫoʊ
LAY LOH
lˈeɪ/ /lˈəʊ
LAY LOH
Definition
To avoid attention or keep out of sight, usually to stay safe or avoid trouble.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫeɪ/ /ˈɫoʊ
British English
lˈeɪ/ /lˈəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAY LOH
UK
LAY LOH
Listen in Context
After the problem at work, he decided to lay low for a while.
The cat likes to lay low under the bed during storms.
You should lay low until things calm down.
The police are looking for him, so he needs to lay low for now.