pick up after (someone)

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: to clean the mess created by (someone)

You have to pick up after yourself if you make a mess.

His mother still picks up after him.

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The Diplomat Season 2 will pick up after the shocking Season 1 finale, where Kate uncovered Prime Minister Nicol Trowbridge as the mastermind behind the attack on the British warship. —

Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 Otherwise, always pick up after yourself and not leave clothing and other clutter in the common areas of the house. —

Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2024 Use a bag to pick up after your dog on a walk or to clean up your cat's litter box. —

Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2024 Season 13 will pick up after the bittersweet Season 12 finale, where Chief Boden stepped down as Fire Chief to take on the CFD’s Deputy Commissioner role. —

Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pick up after (someone)

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