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View synonyms for lie in wait

lie in wait



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Idioms and Phrases

Remain hidden while preparing to attack, as in The opposition was quietly lying in wait for the incumbent to make his first big mistake . This expression originally alluded to physical attacks and is now often used figuratively. [Mid-1400s] Also see lay for .
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Example Sentences

He also admitted the special circumstance allegations of murder for financial gain and murder while lying in wait.

Either Finland, who lead 1-0 heading into their home leg, or Montenegro lie in wait.

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Ryan Routh, who was captured by law enforcement in Florida after he was spotted lying in wait along the former president's golf course, was a one-time Trump supporter.

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Smith, a transient with an extensive criminal record, was charged with murder with the special circumstances of lying in wait, as well as committing the crime with a deadly weapon, a knife.

But an acid test lies in wait for Celtic against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday.

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