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Chase them off with a broom

🇬🇧 UK //tʃeɪs ðɛm ɒf wɪð ə bruːm// 🇺🇸 US //tʃeɪs ðɛm ɔf wɪð ə brum//

Meaning of Chase them off with a broom

To scare or drive someone away using a broom.

In simple words: To scare someone away using a broom.

Chase them off with a broom in a sentence

• She had to chase them off with a broom when they started messing with her flowers.
• When the cats came too close, he chased them off with a broom.
• To keep the squirrels at bay, you might need to chase them off with a broom.
• The farmer would often chase them off with a broom to protect his crops.
• She was surprised at how easily she could chase them off with a broom.

How to use Chase them off with a broom

Typically used in informal contexts, often related to keeping animals or pests away. Not commonly used in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a person swinging a broom to frighten away unwanted guests.

Related words

Collocations with Chase them off with a broom

• chase away pests
• scare off birds
• keep animals away
• drive away intruders
• wave a broom

Synonyms for Chase them off with a broom

• drive away
• scare off
• shoo away
• expel
• cast out

Common mistakes with Chase them off with a broom

• Using 'chase off' instead of 'chase away'.
• Incorrectly assuming it only refers to animals, not people.
• Confusing 'broom' with other cleaning tools.

Frequently asked questions about Chase them off with a broom

What does Chase them off with a broom mean?

To scare someone away using a broom.

What is the definition of Chase them off with a broom?

To scare or drive someone away using a broom.

How do you use Chase them off with a broom in a sentence?

She had to chase them off with a broom when they started messing with her flowers.

Can you give another example of Chase them off with a broom?

When the cats came too close, he chased them off with a broom.

What are synonyms for Chase them off with a broom?

Common alternatives include drive away, scare off, shoo away, expel, cast out.

What words go with Chase them off with a broom?

It commonly pairs with chase away pests, scare off birds, keep animals away, drive away intruders, wave a broom.

What are common mistakes when using Chase them off with a broom?

Using 'chase off' instead of 'chase away'. Incorrectly assuming it only refers to animals, not people. Confusing 'broom' with other cleaning tools.

How do you pronounce Chase them off with a broom?

US: //tʃeɪs ðɛm ɔf wɪð ə brum//, UK: //tʃeɪs ðɛm ɒf wɪð ə bruːm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Chase them off with a broom?

Typically used in informal contexts, often related to keeping animals or pests away. Not commonly used in formal writing.