tail after

tail after

To follow along after someone or something, especially in a diligent, dutiful, or persistent manner. We set out on our hike for the day with the three kids tailing after us. I tailed after the suspect for nearly four hours to figure out where he was stashing the stolen goods. Jimmy idolizes his big brother, always tailing after him wherever he goes.

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tail after someone

Fig. to follow after someone. Why do you always have to tail after me? There is someone tailing after you.

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tail after

v.

To follow someone or something: The ducklings tailed after their mother. The detective tailed after the suspected criminal.

See also: after, tail