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keep one's head below the parapet
Verb
Japanese Meaning
物議を醸さないように、自己主張を控え、批判の的にならない行動をとること。 / 不必要なリスクやトラブルを避け、論争から距離を置く様子を示すこと。
（ present singular third-person ）
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To avoid creating any controversy, and thus avoid being a target for anybody's criticism.
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keep one's head below the parapet
During the heated debate, it's often prudent to keep one's head below the parapet to avoid becoming a target for criticism.
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During the heated debate, it's often prudent to keep one's head below the parapet to avoid becoming a target for criticism.
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