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sneak up on
sneak up on


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. approach secretly: to approach stealthily, with the intention of surprising or frightening somebody or something
2. arrive unexpectedly: to arrive more quickly than expected
The weekend sneaked up on me.
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