noun
a person or thing lying in wait
preposition
in
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The predator would lie in wait for its prey, patiently watching for the perfect moment to strike.
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The burglars decided to lie in wait outside the house until the owners left for vacation.
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The paparazzi would lie in wait outside the celebrity's house to get a shot of them.
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Sometimes our fears lie in wait in the shadows of our minds, ready to pounce when we least expect it.