scare away = scare; frighten

Many farmers think that a scarecrow can frighten away birds that will eat their crops.

show off = to present one’s skills or physical qualities in such a way that’s obvious; to flaunt.

He likes to show off in front of the girls when he plays soccer.

show up = arrive, go or come to a place; often used for appointments or work.

He always shows up late at meetings.

Sometimes he never shows up.

so far = up until now

They’ve only completed one wall on this house so far.

sort of = a little; in some small way

Those clouds look sort of like smoke.

I’m sort of tired. I think I’ll go to bed now.