LookItUplie in wait
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌlaɪ ɪn ˈweɪt/
lie in wait means: To stay hidden while waiting to attack or surprise someone.
verb
WAIT HIDDENC1
To stay hidden while waiting to attack or surprise someone.
- The soldiers lay in wait.
- A fox was lying in wait behind the bushes.
- Reporters sometimes lie in wait for him outside the office.
Questions about lie in wait
What does lie in wait mean?
To stay hidden while waiting to attack or surprise someone.
What is lie in wait in other languages?
Türkçe: pusuya yatmak · Español: estar al acecho · Français: se tenir en embuscade · Deutsch: auf der Lauer liegen · Italiano: stare in agguato · 日本語: 待ち伏せする
How do you pronounce lie in wait?
It is pronounced /ˌlaɪ ɪn ˈweɪt/.
How do you use lie in wait in a sentence?
The soldiers lay in wait. A fox was lying in wait behind the bushes.
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