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Meaning of lying in wait | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The act of hiding and waiting for someone with the intent to kill or inflict serious bodily harm to them.

uncountable

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

lying panel lying-in Lyingly Lyings lyke lyke gate

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