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run after

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run after someone
to chase someone of the opposite sex hoping for a date or some attention. Is John still running after Ann? No, Ann is running after John.
See also: after, run

run after somebody
to try to get the attention or love of someone He's about to make a fool of himself, running after a married woman.
Etymology: based on the literal meaning of run after someone or something (to chase someone or something)
See also: after, run


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