Make yourself scarce

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verb

To go away; to be hard to find or not present in a situation.

When I saw the angry look on her face, I thought it best to make myself scarce.
Visual representation of "make yourself scarce" - To go away; to be hard to find or not present in a situation

Often appears as...

  • make myself scarce
  • made themselves scarce

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Avoiding Trouble

Use the phrase when you anticipate problems and decide to leave before they affect you.

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Once the debate started getting heated, I made myself scarce.
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Stealthy Exit

It suggests leaving quietly without attracting attention, almost like a ninja!

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The party got boring, so I made myself scarce without anyone noticing.
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Sudden Disappearance

It can imply a sudden or unexpected departure from a place.

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Right before doing the dishes, my roommate made himself scarce.
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