scare off
US /skɛr ɔf/
UK /skɛr ɔf/
1.
espantar, ahuyentar
to frighten someone or something away
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The loud noise might scare off the birds.
El ruido fuerte podría espantar a los pájaros.
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His aggressive attitude tends to scare off potential clients.
Su actitud agresiva tiende a espantar a los clientes potenciales.