after me
In my wake
After me is a phrase inviting others to follow or repeat.
It introduces something to be imitated: Repeat after me: I solemnly swear.
It can also yield precedence, as when holding a door: After me or No, after me.
The phrase sometimes asserts priority in a sequence: She's next in line after me.
- followGo behind another
- repeatDo or say again
- say it againRequest for repetition
- behindAt the rear
- nextImmediately following in sequence
next in line · imitate · copy · echo · chase · pursue · successor · footsteps · trail · shadow · mimic · follow suit · leader · queue · line · wait your turn · turn · sequence
priority/precedence in action
after meyou first
Polite invitation to precede
go ahead · after you · lead the way · take the lead · age before beauty