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to make oneself scarce
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to leave or disappear, usually to avoid trouble, confrontation, or unwanted attention
Idiom
Informal
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When the landlord came around to collect the overdue rent, Tom decided to make himself scarce and went out for a walk.
As soon as the teacher announced a surprise quiz, some students attempted to make themselves scarce by pretending to be engrossed in their textbooks.
