English · Idiom Candidate

run around after

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To follow or chase someone, often in a flattering or attentive manner

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

theo sau hoặc đuổi theo ai đó, thường với thái độ xu nịnh hoặc quan tâm

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Literally: to physically run around following someone

Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Examples

She has been running around after him all day, trying to get his attention

AI-drafted example auto-approved by rule (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)

Sources & notes

Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “run around after” mean?

To follow or chase someone, often in a flattering or attentive manner Literally: to physically run around following someone

Is “run around after” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.