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chase after

idiom
Meaning

To pursue someone with romantic intentions; to woo.


Examples
SIMPLE

He likes her and tries to chase after her every day.

CONTEXTUAL

Even though she told him she was not interested, he continued to chase after her at every party.

COMPLEX

Despite the clear lack of reciprocation, he persisted in his attempt to chase after her, hoping that his constant attention would eventually win her heart.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    chase a rainbow

    To pursue something illusory, impractical, or impossible.

  2. 02

    chase away

    To get rid of.

  3. 03

    chase off

    To drive someone or something away.

  4. 04

    chase one's tail

    To busily try to perform many tasks or to repeatedly revise one's plans, especially with inefficient use of one's time and limited results.

  5. 05

    chase rainbows

    To pursue unrealistic or fanciful goals.

  6. 06

    chase tail

    To be on the hunt for a (usually sexual) partner.

  7. 07

    chase the dragon

    To chase after the promise of a continually fulfilling high from an addictive substance.

  8. 08

    cut to the chase

    To get to the point; to get on with it; to state something directly.

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