to lie in wait
01
(of something bad) to be about to happen to one
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Idiom
Exempel
The signs of illness were apparent, and he could sense that poor health was lying in wait.
02
to secretly wait for the right time to catch or attack an enemy or prey
IdiomExempel
The lioness lies in wait for the perfect moment to ambush her prey.
