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.

Определение и значение слова « make oneself scarce» на английском языке

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