How to Pronounce "run around after"
expression
ˈɹən/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd/ /ˈæftɝ
RUN er-OWND AF-ter
ɹˈʌn/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd/ /ˈɑːftɐ
run uh-ROUND AHF-tuh
Definition
To spend a lot of time doing things for someone, often in a way that makes you tired or busy. Sometimes used for chasing after someone in a caring or attentive way, especially children or demanding people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd/ /ˈæftɝ
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd/ /ˈɑːftɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN er-OWND AF-ter
UK
run uh-ROUND AHF-tuh
Listen in Context
I spend all day running around after the kids.
She was tired from running around after her mother all afternoon.
Teachers run around after many students every day.
I'm exhausted from running around after everyone at work today.