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ESLPod_0724_WE_1123 Being Impolite in Conversation In this podcast, the word "after" means wanting to have, to get, or to do something: "Most people think the governor is after the presidency, but she hasn't made an official announcement yet." The phrase "after you" is a polite way to invite someone to do something first, before one does it oneself: "He held the door open for everyone else and said, 'After you.'" The phrase "one after another" indicates that a series of things are happening, first one, then another, then another: "All of their home appliances are breaking down, one after another." Finally, the phrase "to take after (someone)" means to act like someone or have a similar appearance to someone: "I'm amazed by how much Alessandro takes after his father."

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ESLPod 724 after Business | Relationships + Family

Id	ESLPod_0724_WE_1123
Episode Id	ESLPod 724
Episode Title	Being Impolite in Conversation
Phrase	after
Text	In this podcast, the word "after" means wanting to have, to get, or to do something: "Most people think the governor is after the presidency, but she hasn't made an official announcement yet." The phrase "after you" is a polite way to invite someone to do something first, before one does it oneself: "He held the door open for everyone else and said, 'After you.'" The phrase "one after another" indicates that a series of things are happening, first one, then another, then another: "All of their home appliances are breaking down, one after another." Finally, the phrase "to take after (someone)" means to act like someone or have a similar appearance to someone: "I'm amazed by how much Alessandro takes after his father."
Topics	Business \| Relationships + Family

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