under the radar
idiom
: not getting attention : unnoticed
He tried to stay under the radar as he went about his business.
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Most smart shops in the United States are under the radar.
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Andrew Deangelo, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Honestly, my plan coming in was to shut up, stay under the radar.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Since the resurgence in popularity of these timepieces in recent years, the 222 had somewhat flown under the radar in comparison (save for some savvy collectors who were already snapping up vintage versions).
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2025
There are some developments happening under the radar.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Andrew Deangelo, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Honestly, my plan coming in was to shut up, stay under the radar.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Since the resurgence in popularity of these timepieces in recent years, the 222 had somewhat flown under the radar in comparison (save for some savvy collectors who were already snapping up vintage versions).
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2025
There are some developments happening under the radar.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Under the radar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20the%20radar. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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