What does lie in wait mean?
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lie in wait
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Princeton's WordNet
ambush, scupper, bushwhack, waylay, lurk, ambuscade, lie in waitverb
wait in hiding to attack
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lie in waitverb
To be hiding, waiting to ambush or attack someone, or simply to accost them unexpectedly.
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lie in wait
To lie in wait means to stay hidden or concealed, usually in a secret location, in order to ambush someone or something. This term can be used literally, such as when a predator waits to catch its prey, or figuratively, such as when someone is waiting for the right opportunity to approach a situation.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of lie in wait in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of lie in wait in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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