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sneak up

verb

Definitions

  1. To approach a person or animal without being seen or heard

    • If you sneak up from behind like that, you'll give me a heart attack!

  2. To deliver a sudden effect, often unexpectedly and without warning.

    • Watch out for that brown liquor. It sneaks up on you quickly.
    • The weekend sneaked up on me.

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