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sneak up on

sneak up on

 
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sneak
part of speech: phrase
definition: to approach (someone) quietly and without letting that person become aware of one's presence, typically in order to surprise or attack.
The little girl sneaked up on her brother and shouted "Boo!" in his ear, which caused him to jump in surprise.Our soldiers sneaked up on the enemy and made a successful surprise attack.