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to creep up on
[phrase form: creep]
01
to move slowly and gradually toward someone or something without being noticed
02
(of a date or an event) to come or happen sooner than one was expecting
03
to gradually experience a feeling, state, etc. in a more clear and noticeable manner
Example
The mischievous kids crept up on their sleeping friend, to scare him by hiding in the shadows and waiting for the perfect moment.
As the hikers remained silent, they witnessed a deer silently creeping up on them in the dense forest, showcasing the beauty of wildlife encounters.
The spy needed to infiltrate the enemy base, so he meticulously planned to creep up on the guards, avoiding any detection.
Trying not to spoil the surprise, Sarah had to carefully creep up on her friend's house to join the birthday celebration unnoticed.
The deadline for the project crept up on us, catching us by surprise.
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