get after

phrase

Synonyms of get afternext
: to pursue with exhortation, reprimand, or attack
The coach really got after the players at halftime.

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Look at the history of this country and find a pick and shovel that fits your hands and get after it. — Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026 The front four can get after the quarterback and defensive coordinator Vance Joseph is among the best. — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 In the meantime, all three quarterbacks will be working hard to build chemistry with their teammates and get after it as training camp begins across the league this week. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 His ability to clog the middle and stuff runs grants the rest of the defensive line the opportunity to get after the quarterback when foes are forced into passing situations. — James Boyd, New York Times, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for get after

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