make after
To chase something; run after something.
The mouse escaped from the kitchen corner and the cat made after it.
morning after
The effects of drinking liquor or staying up late as felt the next morning; a hangover.
One of the troubles of drinking too much liquor is the morning after.
Mr. Smith woke up with a big headache and knew it was the morning after.
name after
named after
Given the same name as someone.
Archibald was named after his father.
Helen’s parents named Helen after her grandmother.
My grandson is named after Calvin Coolidge, the 30 th President of the United States.
one damn thing after another
ODTAA
If there is one problem, there will be more (pronounced owed-tay).
First I lost my wallet, then a kid broke the window, and, lastly, my car refused to start. It was just one damn thing after another!
run after
chase after
To try to find; look for; hunt.
The Dramatic Club has to run all over town after things for setting the stage when it puts on a play.
To seek the company of; chase.
Some boys spend a lot of time and money running after girls.
sought after
Wanted by many buyers; searched for.
Antiques are much sought after nowadays.
take after
To be like because of family relationship; to have the same looks or ways as (a parent or ancestor).
Быть похожим из-за родственных связей; иметь такую же внешность или манеры поведения, как (родитель или предок).
He takes after his father in mathematical ability.
Он унаследовал от отца математические способности.
She takes after her father's side of the family in looks.
Она похожа на своих родственников по отцовской линии.
Which of your parents do you take after the most?
На кого из родителей вы похожи больше всего?
Sam looks like his father, but he takes after his mother in personality.
Сэм похож на отца, но по характеру он унаследовал мать.
take out after
To start pursuing one.
Начать преследовать кого-либо или что-либо.
The watchdog took out after the burglars.
Сторожевой пес погнался за грабителями.
When the dog got loose, it took out after the mailman, barking the whole way.
Когда собака освободилась, она бросилась за почтальоном, лая всю дорогу.
The detective decided to take out after the suspect as soon as he noticed the suspicious behavior.
Детектив решил преследовать подозреваемого, как только заметил его подозрительное поведение.
She was so angry that she took out after him, determined to get an explanation for his actions.
Она так разозлилась, что бросилась за ним, решив получить объяснение его поступкам.