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For Life
2009.08.19

There's a lot that's unpredictable about pets and babies, but there is one thing you can count on: they're going to make a mess once in a while.

... hmm, haven't we heard that somewhere before?

Today's Lesson
CLEAN UP AFTER   後片付けをする、後始末をする

Explanation

  • To clean up after a pet or a person is to clean the mess they make.
  • clean up after とは、ペットや人が汚したあとをきれいにする、つまり、後片付けをする、後始末をする、という意味です。

CLEAN UP AFTER

examples

  1. (instructions to babysitter)
    When you take the dog out for a walk, be sure to take a plastic bag so that you can clean up after him.
  2. (mother of three small children)
    I seem to spend most of my time feeding the kids and cleaning up after them.
  3. (mother to son)
    I'm tired of cleaning up after you, Timmy. You have to learn to start picking up your room yourself.

英会話レッスンIt was nice to see you!