Lie in wait

Translation of "lie in wait" into Russian

lie in wait

подстерегать

The cat lay in wait for the mouse to come out of its hole.

Кошка подстерегала, когда мышь выйдет из своей норы.

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To hide and remain still, often in a concealed position, while waiting for someone or something to arrive, usually with the intention of surprising, attacking, or ambushing them.

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