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lie in wait(verb, expression, take, attack)
2
come down on(expression, take, advance, attack)
2
drop in on(expression, take, disturb, discover)
2
swoop down on(verb, expression, attack, hide)
1
burst in on(expression, take, disturb, discover)
1
catch in the act(expression, take, disturb, discover)
1
come from behind
1
come upon unexpectedly
1
crack down on
1
do the unexpected
1
gang up on
1
haul off on(verb, expression, advance, attack)
1
hit like lightning
1
lay hands on
1
let have it(verb, expression, advance, attack)
1
pull up short
1
spring a surprise
1
swoop down upon
1
take by surprise
1
take the offensive
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