spring the trap
- snareDevice for catching prey
- catchSeize or snag
- ambushSurprise strike from concealment
- triggerWhat initiates action
- snapSudden sharp sound
bait · capture · lure · prey · jaws · hunter · deceive · pounce · ensnare · surprise · cunning · wire · mechanism · victim · plot · scheme · patience · waiting
revelation of deception
spring the trapbide one's time
Wait for opportunity
hold back · call it off · lie in wait · hold fire · play it cool