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Phrases and idioms with the word LOW

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    Idiomatic expressions with the word "low"
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  • We're .... (nearing the end of a supply of) paper towels right now, so use them judiciously.
    running low on
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  • I've .... (looked absolutely everywhere) for that old photo album, but I can't find it anywhere.
    searched high and low
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  • I hope none of my friends would .... (lower their moral standards far enough to do something bad or unpleasant) as to steal.
    stoop so low / sink so low
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  • Keep this .... (in a state of secrecy or minimal public knowledge), but Janet is planning to break up with Kevin next week.
    on the down low
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  • In contrast to her predecessor, the new governor has been maintaining .... (a minimal degree of public notice or exposure).
    a low profile
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  • You can tell these toys are just .... (very cheap or inferior in quality) knockoffs of the original.
    low-rent
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  • It's just going to be a little, .... (modest and restrained, often intentionally to avoid being loud, wild) gathering with friends, no big deal.
    low-key
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  • That job was .... (especially easy to obtain or achieve), she's had over 10 years of experience in this branch. If anything, I reckon she's overqualified.
    a low-hanging fruit
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  • I thought that joke about women was appalling, but all the .... (unrefined, uncultured, or unintellectual people) in the audience obviously thought it was hilarious.
    lowbrows
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  • He must think I'm desperate to sell, making me a .... (deliberately and significantly less than the item's actual value) offer like that. This car is worth at least twice that amount!
    lowball
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  • I know I'll be .... (the person with the least amount of experience, authority, and/or influence) with this internship, but it will at least give me a place to start my career!
    low man on the ladder
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  • The player ran along the ranks of her teammates as she entered the field, .... (slapping another person's hand around waist level as an expression of greeting, support, or congratulation) each of them as she went.
    low-fiving
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  • She wanted to win the argument, but bringing up his failed marriage was .... (an insult that is considered particularly unfair and unkind).
    a low blow
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  • With the police investigating the company I think it would be better to .... (make oneself hidden, to avoid being found, detected) for a while.
    lie low
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  • I'm .... (having little to no money) until I get paid next week, so is there any chance we can postpone our night out?
    in low water
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