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).
He takes after his father in mathematical ability.
She takes after her father's side of the family in looks.
Which of your parents do you take after the most?
Sam looks like his father, but he takes after his mother in personality.
take out after
To start pursuing one.
The watchdog took out after the burglars.