scare up

verb2

1. •
   To frighten (an animal, especially a game animal) into appearing from cover.

   • Soon after, we scare up a flock of black ducks. — 1881
2. •
   (figurative) To find or procure (something), especially something not easily found or procured, and especially while relying on chance to provide the means.

   • “By the way,” said his friend, “let’s go over into Leopoldstadt, and see if we can’t scare up a sleigh for a little turn in the suburbs.” — 1881