The origin of the idiom "make oneself scarce" is a bit unclear, but it likely emerged in the 19th century. The word "scarce" has a long history of meaning "in short supply" or "hard to find." The idiom gained popularity in the 1800s and has since become a common way to express the act of intentionally disappearing or avoiding a situation.

What is the origin of the idiom "make oneself scarce" and when to use it?

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to [make] {oneself} scarce

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