makes oneself scarce
Gets out fast
To make oneself scarce is to leave quickly or stay away, usually to avoid trouble, awkwardness, or unwanted attention.
The phrase suggests deliberate absence—removing yourself from a situation where your presence is unwelcome or inconvenient: When the boss started asking questions, I made myself scarce.
The kids made themselves scarce when it was time to do dishes.
- exitWay to leave
- avoidanceDeliberate keeping away
- self-preservationInstinct to survive danger
- fleeDepart swiftly from threat
- beat a hasty retreatDepart rapidly under pressure
vanish · tactical retreat · ghosting · slip away · disengagement · sneak off · retreat · cut and run · head for the hills · discretion · decamp · get out of Dodge · skedaddle · take French leave · evasion · abscond · dodging · risk aversion
makes oneself scarcelingers
Remains beyond expected time
hangs around · sticks around · stays put · shows up · loiters
makes, making, maker, makers, selves, oneself, herself, himself, itself