be after
phr. v..phr. v.. to try to find, get, or catch something or someone.
phr. v.. to pursue or seek a specific object, person, or outcome; often used to describe a person's underlying motive or a physical chase.
The police are after the thief who stole the car.
I think he is only after your money, so you should be careful.
Journalists have been after the senator for weeks, hoping to secure an exclusive interview regarding the recent policy shift.
usually followed by a noun or a gerund; very common in spoken English to describe motives.
contrast with 'look for' (neutral searching) and 'chase' (physical pursuit); 'be after' often implies a hidden or strong desire for something.
He is after to get a new job.He is after a new job.the phrase is followed by a noun or a gerund, not an infinitive verb.