Crossword Genius

Invention something coming from ox hide (3,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lie low

'hide' is the definition.
(lying low is a kind of hiding)

'invention something coming from ox' is the wordplay.
'invention' becomes 'lie'.
'something coming from ox' becomes 'low' (term for a mooing sound).
'lie'+'low'='LIE LOW'

(Other definitions for lie low that I've seen before include "Avoid attracting notice" , "Use bottom bunk, perhaps" , "take cover" , "Be inconspicuous - in horizontal position?" , "Go into hiding" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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