English Expression · Intermediate
scare off
To deter
Pronunciation: say scare off
Meaning
To drive someone or something away by causing fear.
Example
A quick growl scared off the mouse.
A quick growl scared off the mouse.
Practice tips
- Practice scare off out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.