run around after
1 of 1verb/ˈrʌn a.raʊnd æf.tər/
Forms:running around after,ran around after,run around after
1
to help someone with tasks they should handle independently
- She's tired of running around after her grown son, who should be more independent.
- I can't keep running around after my colleague; he needs to handle his own responsibilities.
- Instead of running around after her, let the child learn to tie their own shoes.
- The manager is tired of running round after his employees, reminding them of deadlines and responsibilities.
- After moving out for the first time, John realized he couldn't rely on his parents to run round after him and had to learn to manage his own affairs.
2
to follow someone or something constantly
- The dog ran round after its tail, a comical sight that always made the kids laugh.
- The teacher was exhausted from running round after her unruly students during the field trip
- She spent the whole day running round after her toddler, trying to keep up with his endless energy.
- In the park, the children would run round after the elusive butterfly, giggling with joy.
- In the chaotic playground, the teacher would run round after the lively group of kindergartners.