lying in ambush in English

lying in wait, hiding out and waiting in order to launch a surprise attack

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1. The gunmen, lying in ambush, opened fire, killing the driver.

2. 9 The company of priests are like marauder bands lying in ambush for a man.

3. ‘kidnappers waiting in Ambush’ ‘There have been frequent attacks on livestock too, with crocodiles waiting in Ambush near the river bank.’ ‘Barracuda and dogtooth tuna are a common sight along these edges just cruising or lying in Ambush.’