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销声匿迹 (xiāo shēng nì jì)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To disappear from public view or cease to be heard about, often referring to someone or something that was once famous or active.

Definition (中文解释)

销通消”,消失;匿隐藏;迹踪迹。指隐藏起来,不公开露面。

Derivation (典故出处)

宋·孙光宪《北梦琐言》卷十一家生避地,亦到锦江,然畏颖川知之,遂旅游资中郡,销声敛迹,惟恐人知。”

Example (造句示例)

After the scandal, the politician completely disappeared from public life and has since been lying low.