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al acecho

lying in wait

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phrase Rare #55,718
lying in wait Describes someone or something waiting stealthily to attack, catch, or watch for an opportunity. Often used with estar.
SP: El gato está al acecho de los pájaros.
EN: The cat is lying in wait for the birds.

Tom está siempre al acecho de gente sospechosa.

Tom is always on the lookout for suspicious people.

Este león está al acecho.

This lion is on the prowl.

— गल्ली बॉय (2019)

Corre por tu vida Este león está al acecho.

Run for your life. This lion is on the prowl.

— गल्ली बॉय (2019)

Dicen que la Bruja del Páramo está otra vez al acecho.

They say the Witch of the Waste is on the prowl again.

— El increíble castillo vagabundo (2004)