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Den Ball flach halten
In German
Den Ball flach halten
den BAHL flahkh HAHL-ten
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📖 Literal Translation
To keep the ball flat
💡 Meaning
To keep a low profile, to avoid drawing attention, to play it safe.
🌍 Equivalent:"To keep a low profile; To play it safe"
📜 Origin:From football (soccer), where a 'flat' pass (along the ground) is safer and more controlled than a high ball, which can be easily intercepted or lost.
Example Sentences
1
Nach dem Fehler sollten wir den Ball flach halten und keine unnötigen Risiken eingehen.
After the mistake, we should keep a low profile and not take unnecessary risks.
2
Bis die Situation sich beruhigt hat, halte ich lieber den Ball flach.
Until the situation calms down, I'd rather keep a low profile.