get after
phrase
: to pursue with exhortation, reprimand, or attack
The coach really got after the players at halftime.
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Allison Palmer,
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29 June 2026
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“Get after.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20after. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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