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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Education ballot initiatives, from school board seats to funding fights, are flying under the radar this election cycle. Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024 Emilia’s love for rings, for instance, is consistent throughout, as is her choice to use cooler tones when attempting to fly under the radar. Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024 Silicon Valley tech company Super Micro was supposed to be riding high: After flying under the radar for a quarter of a century, the company had ridden the coattails of the recent generative AI boom. Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024 Photo : Carrière Frères Carrière Frères Cedar Candle Established in 1884, the Parisian fragrance house Carrière Frères has flown under the radar in the States—until recently, as the scent-savvy have begun to take notice. Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for under the radar 

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“Under the radar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20the%20radar. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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