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caught in the middle and caught in the cross fire
caught between two arguing people or groups, making it difficult to remain neutral.The cook and the dishwasher were having an argument, and Tom got caught in the middle. All he wanted was his dinner.Mr. and Mrs. Smith tried to draw me into their argument. I don't like being caught in the middle.Bill and Ann were arguing, and poor Bobby, their son, was caught in the cross fire.
lie in wait for someone or something
to wait quietly in ambush for someone or something.The lion lay in wait for the zebra.The robber was lying in wait for a victim.