It has the meaning to try to reach [somebody/thing] or to pursue [somebody/thing].
Looking for someone or something or trying to find or get someone or something.
The police are after him.
They were after the Stanley Cup.
His mother is always after him to study.
If you say that someone or something is on their feet again after an illness or difficult period, you mean that they have recovered and are back to normal.
If you are beside yourself with a particular feeling or emotion, it is so strong that it makes you almost out of control.
He was beside himself with grief when she died.
Make efforts to achieve something, especially to be fair or helpful.
Use a lot of physical effort to do something.
Thanks for leaning over backwards at the conference. Everyone praised your cheerfulness and hard work.
Being especially careful in order to avoid something unpleasant.
I'm sure it won't rain, but I'll take an umbrella to be on the safe side.
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