stay after (one) about (something)

stay after (one) about (something)

To constantly or persistently remind or impel one to do something. You've really got to stay after the kids about doing their homework every day. I know I've been staying after you about these reports, but it's really important that they get done on time!
See also: after, stay
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • drive (one) to (do something)
  • drive to
  • keep after
  • keep after (someone or something)
  • be after
  • be after (doing something)
  • be after doing something
  • dog ate my homework
  • dog ate my homework, the
  • the dog ate my homework