A: A meteor is traveling towards Earth right now, but the news says it won't hit us. B: I know....
A: A meteor is traveling towards Earth right now, but the news says it won't hit us. B: I know. I don't know why the White House downplayed the significance of the meteor. A: Perhaps to prevent people from panicking?
A: Isn't he the son of the oil tycoon? B: Yes, that's why we keep our relationship quiet.
Andy: Ben, when you come pick me up, be subtle. I don't want my classmates to know I have a driver. Ben: Yes, boss.
The new student is shy and low-key but is happy to talk about her father.
The gay movie star couple wants to have a low-profile wedding because they don't want to draw attention.
If you have a lot of money, you probably should keep a low profile.
A: (Saying loudly) How is your private part that you accidentally burned last week? B: Hey can you be discreet? There are people here in the clinic.
Alright let's go. Be discreet. We don't want anyone on the street to recognize us.
The married man tries to be discreet about his affair with a married woman.
[1] to downplay[2] keep something quiet[3] be subtle[4] be low-key[5] a low-key something[6] a low-profile something[7] be discreet[8] keep a low profile
This is a chain of problems. Burning oil leads to increase in carbon dioxide, which leads to the greenhouse effect, which leads to meling of glaciers, which leads to rising sea levels.
