What does "under the radar" mean?
1. Definition (expr.) private, without attracting attention
Examples “My parents are asleep, so if we’re going to go back to my house we have to stay under the radar. Can you stay really quiet so they don’t wake up?”
Examples “Nirvana’s music stayed under the radar for a few years, but then they suddenly became one of the most popular bands in the world.”
Examples “Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston usually try to stay under the radar, but sometimes they go out in public and meet their fans.”
Examples “My girlfriend and I kept our relationship under the radar for a few weeks. We didn’t want everyone in school to know we were dating.”
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2. Definition (expr.) unknown; unnoticed; attracting little or no attention
Examples I remember when the band The Decemberists were pretty under the radar. Now they are famous!
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