to lie in wait

Определение и значение слова « lie in wait» на английском языке

to lie in wait
01

(о чем-то плохом), что вот-вот произойдет

(of something bad) to be about to happen to one
to [lie] in wait definition and meaning
IdiomIdiom
example
Примеры
No one knows what lies in wait for us in the coming year.
With the storm clouds gathering, it felt like trouble was lying in wait for our outdoor picnic.
02

быть готовым поймать или напасть

to secretly wait for the right time to catch or attack an enemy or prey
IdiomIdiom
example
Примеры
The gunmen were lying in wait when Mr Predit came out of the hotel.
The killer may have been lying in wait for him.
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