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creep up on

creep up on

 
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creep
part of speech: phrase
definition: to silently approach from behind or in such as way as to surprise.
The murderer crept up on his victim.Don't creep up on me when I'm working; you scared me!Christmas time crept up on me this year; I haven't bought any presents yet.