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lie in wait

Phrasal-verb Security

Meaning

to hide and wait for someone or something

Example Sentences

"The police lay in wait for the suspect all night."

Related Expressions

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to support or strengthen something that is weak or unstable

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to tell the truth about something you did wrong

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to decide something after considering it for a while

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to overcome an emotional obstacle or memory

find over to

to move or transfer attention or focus to something new

cheat on

to be unfaithful to your partner