pick up after (someone)
idiom
: to clean the mess created by (someone)
You have to pick up after yourself if you make a mess.
His mother still picks up after him.
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The plot for Stranger Things Season 5 remains tightly under wraps, but the next chapter will pick up after the explosive Season 4, Part 2 finale, where the Hawkins crew tried to take down Vecna for good.
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Charles Corpening, chief investment officer of private equity firm West Lane Partners, anticipates M&A activity to pick up after the summer.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 22 May 2025
The show will pick up after the events of the Yellowstone series finale, when Kayce sold Yellowstone Ranch's land to Broken Rock Reservation.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 11 May 2025
The Heartstopper movie will pick up after the season 3 finale, when Nick and Charlie reached a new level of intimacy.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Charles Corpening, chief investment officer of private equity firm West Lane Partners, anticipates M&A activity to pick up after the summer.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 22 May 2025
The show will pick up after the events of the Yellowstone series finale, when Kayce sold Yellowstone Ranch's land to Broken Rock Reservation.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 11 May 2025
The Heartstopper movie will pick up after the season 3 finale, when Nick and Charlie reached a new level of intimacy.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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“Pick up after (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pick%20up%20after%20%28someone%29. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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