English Explanatory Dictionary

fly under the radar

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To go unnoticed, especially for a long period of time.

Pronunciation

en-au-fly under the radar.ogg

Word forms

fly under the radar flies under the radar flying under the radar flew under the radar flown under the radar

Etymology

From military contexts, where aircraft would fly low to avoid being detected by radar.

Synonyms

slip under the radar
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