BE AFTER

а> быть позже, чем что-л. (о времени) It's quite dark, it must be after 10 o'clock. б> преследовать кого-л. Why is the dog running so fast? He's after rabbits. Quick, hide me, the police are after me! в> стараться получить что-л. Jim is after another job. Don't marry him, he's only after your money. The old man is always after borrowing money. г> журить, бранить; ругать She's always after the children for one thing or another She's been after me for a year to buy her a new coat.