Noun
the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
Source: WordNetHuman pride is not worthwhile there is always something lying in wait to take the wind out of it. Mark Twain
Curiosity is lying in wait for every secret. Ralph Waldo Emerson
The principle obstacle to human dominion over the rain forests is still the rich variety of parasites lying in wait for intruders. William H. McNeill
Contentment and happiness didn't exist in my life for more than a few moments at a time, and they were really only illusionary. There was always something hidden. Lying in wait to spring up and ruin everything. Sylvia Day
Bournemouth are set on perhaps the most treacherous path, with City, United, Leicester and Wolves all lying in wait. Source: Internet
Numerous other predators, such as the lions, cheetahs, and hyenas, gather around nearby thickets, lying in wait of the crossing grazers. Source: Internet