What is the meaning of lie in wait?

Wait in hiding to attack.
- synonyms: ambush, scupper, bushwhack, waylay, lurk, ambuscade

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APA	WordNet. (2010). lie in wait. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/lie_in_wait/definitions/1291430
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