What is Flying Under The Radar?


1.

History of the phrase; Prior to electronic counter measures, military aircraft would fly beneath the Radio Detection and Ranging (RADAR) in order not to be detected by enemy forces. This term started out as a military phrase in the 1950's.

Pop-Culture definition; generally an insult or can be used as advice.

1. To not stand-out, to remain quite.

2. To not drawn any attention to yourself either positively or negatively.

By not standing out or gaining any positive or negative attention, the person 'flying under the radar'

3. To go undetected.

Michael has never gotten in any trouble nor ever receive any special recognition, in fact he is disliked by his peers, hated by his subordinates; managers/supervisors have only disdain for him because he spent his 20 year career flying under the radar.

John "Dude, They will soon be on to you!"

Eric "What should I do!?"

John "All you need to do is Fly under the radar for the next two weeks"

Eric "Thanks, I will do.."

See scam, sham, loser, wanker, flying, radar, military


68

Random Words:

1. 4 times as gnarly as the usual gnarly. dude did you see him rip that jersey slashback? that was quad-gnar brah! See gnar, rad, bro, br..
1. n. the state of consciousness attained by arcade game players when their subconscious reflexes take control of the reactions colloquial..
1. Incestious offspring who has deformities for the very same reason. If you are from Ripon, you could be an ear licker..