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auf der Lauer liegen

to lie in wait

Türkçe: pusuda beklemek

Noun
Lauer f.
Verb
liegen
Topic
Konflikt und Risiko

In a sentence

Der Konkurrent liegt auf der Lauer, um unsere Schwächen auszunutzen.

How it is used

Metaphorical 'to lie in wait' (wait for opportunity). Neutral/formal register. Use in business strategy, e.g., waiting for a market dip. Nuance: suggests strategic patience, not physical hiding.

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