Okay, I give up. Don't send in the dogs, I'll come out on my own. Ya know, I knew that didn't look right just before I posted it, but, just like a bullet, ya' can't call it back once it's gone. OTOH, I don't think these are really that far from what I meant anyway.
2 : to stay in hiding : strive to avoid notice 3 : to bide one's time : remain secretly ready for action