pick up after (someone)
idiom
: 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 new 10-episode season will pick up after the shocking death of adult Natalie Scatorccio, played by Juliette Lewis, in the Season 2 finale.
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Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
Newman and Macdonald shared whether or not their show’s storylines will pick up after the events of the crossover or if the special event was self-contained.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025
Though plot details are very hush-hush, the story will pick up after the bonkers cliffhanger at the end of Iron Flame (no spoilers!).
—Maggie Fremont, EW.com, 18 Jan. 2025
For instance, Bank of America’s rival JPMorgan just reported record annual profits for 2024, while Goldman Sachs has also seen profits pick up after witnessing a post-Covid lull.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
Newman and Macdonald shared whether or not their show’s storylines will pick up after the events of the crossover or if the special event was self-contained.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025
Though plot details are very hush-hush, the story will pick up after the bonkers cliffhanger at the end of Iron Flame (no spoilers!).
—Maggie Fremont, EW.com, 18 Jan. 2025
For instance, Bank of America’s rival JPMorgan just reported record annual profits for 2024, while Goldman Sachs has also seen profits pick up after witnessing a post-Covid lull.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Pick up after (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pick%20up%20after%20%28someone%29. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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