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
idiom
Примеры
Hidden costs lie in wait for anyone who signs the contract without reading it.
02

быть готовым поймать или напасть

to secretly wait for the right time to catch or attack an enemy or prey
idiom
Примеры
The gunmen were lying in wait when Mr Predit came out of the hotel.
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