lying in wait (Meaning)
Wordnet
lying in wait (n)
the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
Synonyms & Antonyms of lying in wait
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lying in wait Sentence Examples
- The cunning predators were lying in wait for their unsuspecting prey.
- The thief lay in wait outside the house, plotting to rob its occupants.
- The spy was lying in wait behind the curtains, observing the enemy's movements.
- The hunter lay in wait in the dense undergrowth, aiming his rifle at the approaching deer.
- The ambushers lay in wait on the winding road, ready to attack the enemy convoy.
- The venomous snake lay in wait beneath the rock, poised to strike at any moment.
- The assassin lay in wait in the shadows, waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike.
- The enemy soldiers lay in wait in the trenches, anticipating the impending assault.
- The trap lay in wait for the unsuspecting victim, ready to spring at the right moment.
- The wicked stepmother lay in wait for Snow White, her heart filled with malice and envy.
FAQs About the word lying in wait
the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
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The cunning predators were lying in wait for their unsuspecting prey.
The thief lay in wait outside the house, plotting to rob its occupants.
The spy was lying in wait behind the curtains, observing the enemy's movements.
The hunter lay in wait in the dense undergrowth, aiming his rifle at the approaching deer.
