“keep your head down”
To avoid drawing attention to yourself, especially by staying out of trouble or working quietly without getting involved in conflicts. It can also mean focusing intently on one's work or task. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "keep your head down" in the video clips below.
Hear how "keep your head down" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Andor, Band Of Brothers, Fargo, Gone Girl, Prison Break and 4 more.
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TV ShowAndor
Andor — S02E03
“Keep your head down.”
Why can't they just leave us in peace? … I was getting worried.
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TV ShowBand Of Brothers
Band Of Brothers — S01E02
“Keep your head down.”
Okay, Hall. … Hall! Leave your TNT!
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TV ShowFargo
Fargo — S04E01
“Keep your head down.”
There's got to be something less we can risk. … If there's trouble,
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MovieGone Girl
Gone Girl
“Keep your head down.”
You can relax at home while we prep for trial. … Tanner, is there any fucking lead on Amy?
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TV ShowPrison Break
Prison Break — S02E07
“Keep your head down.”
Three days.
- Three days. … Ms. Tancredi.
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TV ShowPrison Break
Prison Break — S05E05
“Keep your head down.”
Come on. … I think it's time we get
sane and head to the airport.
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TV ShowReacher
Reacher — S02E06
“Keep your head down.”
[grunts] … Come on. Get behind the tires.
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MovieSkyfall
Skyfall
“Keep your head down.”
I wasn't using that one, either. … Just get clear!
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TV ShowUpload
Upload — S04E02
“Keep your head down.”
But there's a third-party team
after it, too. … Could be Panera Raytheon
or Jollibee Hanwha.
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MovieThey Shall Not Grow Old
They Shall Not Grow Old
“keep your head down.”
That's when you got rigid orders, no talking whatsoever, … Single file, no smoking.
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