tidy up after (someone)

phrase

: to clean up someone else's messes

I'm tired of always tidying up after you.

Examples of tidy up after (someone) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For this longest time, a thorough fall clean-up of planting beds was an integral part of the traditional garden routine to tidy up after the gardening season and prepare for spring. — Benjamin Vogt, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025

Tim hits the gym and then spends the time left over attempting to tidy up after his financial crimes. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2025

There was always a Chinese or French co-teacher helping with the students, as well as caretakers who regularly came in to the class to help tidy up after lessons, three former colleagues said. — James Griffiths, CNN, 4 June 2021

Buses are packed with day cleaners and nannies who travel long distances to tidy up after the wealthy. — Jessica Brice, Bloomberg.com, 7 June 2020