to lie in wait

Визначення та значення слова « lie in wait» англійською мовою

to lie in wait
01

(of something bad) to be about to happen to one

to [lie] in wait definition and meaning
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With the storm clouds gathering, it felt like trouble was lying in wait for our outdoor picnic.
02

to secretly wait for the right time to catch or attack an enemy or prey

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The killer may have been lying in wait for him.
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