なりを ひそめる
nario hisomeru

Ichidan Verb
Expression

1. to quieten down; to fall silent

もっと おうくを せいする ものは、なるべくなりをひそめる。
mottomo ōkuo sēsuru monowa narubeku nario hisomeru.
They that govern the most make the least noise.
Ichidan Verb
Expression

2. to cease activities; to become inactive; to lie low; to keep a low profile

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