下したに出でる

expression, ichidan verb

behave modestly; take a humble attitude

Idiomatic expression meaning to act humbly or deferentially, often in social or professional contexts. Literally 'to go below'.

• 彼かれはいつも先せん輩ぱいの前まえでは下したに出でる。

  He always behaves modestly in front of his seniors.

• 交こう渉しょうの場ばでは、あまり下したに出で過すぎないほうがいい。

  In negotiations, it's better not to be too humble.