Danger lurked behind every tree and rock.

Meaning: There was a possibility of harm hidden in various places.

Choice of Words: Danger means a situation that could cause harm or injury. Lurked means to wait hidden in order to attack. Behind means at or to the back of something. Every means each one of a group of things. Tree means a large plant with a trunk and branches. Rock means a hard, solid substance that is found naturally in the earth.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Beneath lurked danger unseen.
• Danger lurked, he sensed it.
• Danger lurked unseen nearby.
• Lurked danger in shadows deep.
• The fox hid behind a large rock and waited for the wolf.
• Clever fox hide behind the big rock.
• The goblin hid behind the rock.
• Black holes lurked in the darkness, enigmatic entities defying comprehension.
• The monster lurked in the shadows, waiting to strike.
• Trolls lurked beneath the bridge, seeking prey.