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UK//juː skeə hɪm ɒf//US//ju skɛr hɪm ɔf//

Meaning of You scare him off

To make someone leave because they are frightened.

In simple words: You make him go away because he is afraid.

You scare him off in a sentence

  • The loud noise will scare him off.
  • If you act tough, you might scare him off.
  • She didn't mean to scare him off during the presentation.
  • The angry dog can scare them off quickly.
  • Be careful not to scare them off with your comments.

How to use You scare him off

Used in informal contexts to describe causing someone to leave due to fear or intimidation. Not typically used in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine someone jumping back in fear, scattering away like frightened birds.

Related words

Collocations with You scare him off

  • scare someone off
  • scare off intruders
  • scare off competitors
  • scare off unwanted guests
  • scare off trouble

Synonyms for You scare him off

  • frighten away
  • drive away
  • intimidate
  • dissuade
  • repel

Common mistakes with You scare him off

  • Confused with 'scare off' as a noun.
  • Using with an incorrect subject, e.g., 'He scare him off.'
  • Mixing up 'scare off' with similar phrases like 'run off'.

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Frequently asked questions about You scare him off

What does You scare him off mean?

You make him go away because he is afraid.

What is the definition of You scare him off?

To make someone leave because they are frightened.

How do you use You scare him off in a sentence?

The loud noise will scare him off.

Can you give another example of You scare him off?

If you act tough, you might scare him off.

What are synonyms for You scare him off?

Common alternatives include frighten away, drive away, intimidate, dissuade, repel.

What words go with You scare him off?

It commonly pairs with scare someone off, scare off intruders, scare off competitors, scare off unwanted guests, scare off trouble.

What are common mistakes when using You scare him off?

Confused with 'scare off' as a noun. Using with an incorrect subject, e.g., 'He scare him off.' Mixing up 'scare off' with similar phrases like 'run off'.

How do you pronounce You scare him off?

US: //ju skɛr hɪm ɔf//, UK: //juː skeə hɪm ɒf//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use You scare him off?

Used in informal contexts to describe causing someone to leave due to fear or intimidation. Not typically used in formal writing.