Be after doing something

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preposition

Indicates that something occurred following a particular event.

John's been tired ever since he was after doing his 5-mile run.
Visual representation of "be after doing something" - Indicates that something occurred following a particular event.

Often appears as...

  • i was after finishing my work
  • he was after eating dinner

Usage tips

Colloquial

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Ireland Usage

This phrase is mostly used in Ireland, so it's important to recognize it's not as common elsewhere.

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She was after visiting her grandparents when you called.
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Sequence Clue

Use 'be after doing' to talk about actions that have just been completed, it's a clue about the sequence of events.

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He was after finishing the report when the meeting started.
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Immediate Past

The phrase suggests the action happened in the immediate past, almost like 'just' in other contexts.

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I was after taking the cookies out of the oven when you smelled them.
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