take off after (someone)

to chase someone.

Several people took off after the thief and caught him before the police got there.

• get something out of system
• get something out of their rut
• get something out of the way
• get something out of your mind
• get something out of your system
• get something over and done with
• get something rolling
• get somewhere
• get some z's
• gets religion
• get start off on the right foot
• get start off on the wrong foot
• get ... stick
• get stick
• Get stuffed!
• get teeth into
• get teeth into something
• get the axe
• get the ball rolling
• get the best of
• get the best of you
• get the better of
• get the better of someone
• get the better of you
• get the bit between teeth