How to Pronounce "get after"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈæftɝ
GET-AF-ter or GIT-AF-ter
ɡˈɛt/ /ˈɑːftɐ
get-AHF-tuh
Definition
To tell someone repeatedly to do something, to scold them for not doing it, or to encourage them to take action.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈæftɝ
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /ˈɑːftɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-AF-ter or GIT-AF-ter
UK
get-AHF-tuh
Listen in Context
My mom always gets after me to clean my room.
The coach gets after the players during practice.
If you don't do your homework, your teacher will get after you.
You'd better get after those emails before they pile up.