go after . go after {v.} To try to get. "First find out what job you want and then go after it," said Jim's father. Categories: add yours {v.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: G Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Leave my opinion