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5 low idioms, with pictures

Look at the picture, read the meaning, and listen to the example.

Three adults in sweaters sit close on a cozy sofa and share one small cake with a single candle. A small lamp glows beside them, and there are no balloons.

What does “Low-key” mean?

“Low-key” means quiet and simple, not showy.

Example: We had a low-key birthday at home.

Emoji clue: low arrow, key

A man in a gray hoodie and sunglasses crouches behind a green sofa, and only his eyes and the top of his head show. A person in an orange jacket walks past the window beside it.

What does “Lay low” mean?

“Lay low” means stay quiet and out of sight.

Example: The thief had to lay low for a week.

Emoji clue: person in bed, low arrow

Two boxers in a ring. One boxer punches the other low, just under the belt, and the hurt boxer doubles over in pain. A referee in a striped shirt looks shocked.

What does “A low blow” mean?

“A low blow” means an unfair, unkind thing to say.

Example: Laughing at her mistake was a low blow.

Emoji clue: low arrow, boxing glove

A woman holds her car keys and stares in shock. A man in a suit offers her only two thin bills for her red car, which stands behind them.

What does “Lowball” mean?

“Lowball” means to offer a price that is too low.

Example: The buyer tried to lowball me on my old car.

Emoji clue: low arrow, baseball

Two friends lean over a small cafe table. One whispers behind her hand into the ear of the other, who has wide eyes and holds a small tablet. Coffee cups sit between them.

What does “The lowdown” mean?

“The lowdown” means the real facts about something.

Example: Give me the lowdown on your new job.

Emoji clue: low arrow, down arrow

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100 common English idioms and their meanings

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