be after (doing something)
be after (doing something)
To be about to do or having just finished something. Primarily heard in Ireland. I'm after doing my homework and am ready for a snack.
See also: after
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
be after doing something
be on the point of doing something or have just done it. Irish 1988 Roddy Doyle The Commitments I'm after rememberin'. I forgot to bring mine back. It's under me bed.
See also: after, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
be after
v.
1. To follow or be later than something: Who is in line after me? The meeting is after lunch.
2. To pursue, seek, or desire someone or something: That hawk is after the rabbit. What sort of answers are you after?
3. be after for To pursue someone or something in order to obtain something else: You are only after me for my money.
See also: after
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
- be after
- be after doing something
- snack on
- snack on (something)
- and no messing
- forage for (something)
- the dog ate my homework
- dog ate my homework
- dog ate my homework, the
- forage