lying in wait
成語所屬單字lying
lying in wait — 慣用語
1. hidden and ready to attack, catch, or surprise someone — used literally for anim
1.慣用語
釋義
埋伏等待；潛伏
hidden and ready to attack, catch, or surprise someone — used literally for animals or people, or figuratively for dangers or problems.
例句
The tiger was lying in wait near the watering hole, watching the herd approach.
A surprise exam was lying in wait for students who had not studied.