Creep up on
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Stealth Required
Use when describing actions that require quietness and careful movement not to be detected.
She crept up on her friend to surprise her with a gift.
Pro Tip 2/2Prey and Predator
Often used in the context of hunting or observing animals in nature.
The photographer crept up on the birds to get a close shot.
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