lies in wait

A form of lie in wait — To be hiding, waiting to ambush or attack someone, or simply to accost them unexpectedly.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of lie in wait
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APA

lies in wait. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lies%20in%20wait

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Chicago

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