Let's say.. Someone is really rich. He doesn't do things that cause attenton.
Can I say that he "stays low" ? (I am not sure if this is corrent)
or He is very discreet.
or how would you say it as a native speaker ?
If possible, please provide some examples.
Thanks in advance.
2007-07-10 20:17:39 · 7 answers · asked by Stan 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
"That Joe don't got jack" ahahaha, just kidding, "he's just another Joe" might work
2007-07-10 20:29:36 · answer #1 · answered by synxz001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Stan, you may use "low profile" for a situation like this. To be "low profile" means to lead a quiet and unpublic-attracting life usually to fend off public attention and remain anonymous (for whatever reason,) or to just live a modest life for the sake of it. "Low profile" may be used as a noun, or as an adjective. Put a hyphen between the two words if you use it as an adjective.
Used as a noun:
Ernie landed a high-paying job, but he kept a low profile and told no one about it, not even his parents.
Used as an adjective:
The Beverly Hills millionaire John Smithson likes to keep a low-profile social life, and usually stays away from crowded places where he might be easily recognized.
2007-07-11 11:14:47 · answer #2 · answered by Dowland 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could say a few different things:
He is humble.
He is inconspicuous.
He is discreet.
He lays low.
2007-07-11 03:21:53 · answer #3 · answered by Heather 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Rather than "stays low", say, "He lays low"; another term often used is, "He is down to earth".
2007-07-11 03:29:04 · answer #4 · answered by wendogscreate 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Understated, keeps himself to himself, blends in, he doesn't throw it about ("it" refers to his wealth),
2007-07-11 11:39:08 · answer #5 · answered by philip f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he is under the raydar
he is talking in tounges
2007-07-11 03:26:13 · answer #6 · answered by conflake_girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's humble.
2007-07-11 03:20:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋