go after

phrase

: to try to get : seek

Examples of go after in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bessent’s answer indicates that US officials worry going after Chinese banks would be crossing a red line. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

Since being appointed by DeSantis last February, Uthmeier has gone after several wealthy corporations. — Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

In 2017, Auburn’s Gus Malzahn looked good as gone after blowing a 20-0 lead at LSU in mid-October. — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Bullies always go after targets that won’t or can’t fight back. — Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for go after

• hereafter
• thereafter
• drafter
• laughter
• rafter
• hereinafter
• thereinafter