BBC Learning English
The English We Speak
30 July 2013
After
(Sounds of a crowded bar)
Yang Li:
Hi, and welcome to The English We Speak, with me Yang Li. I'm in a very crowded bar, trying to get served.
Barman:
(Shouting) Who's next please?
Drinkers: Me, me, meŚ
Barman:
OK youŚ
Drinker:
I'd like a gin and tonic pleaseŚ
Barman:
That'll be Ł3.60. OKŚ
Yang Li:
Oh, I think I'm nextŚ
Barman:
Hi, are you next?
Yang Li:
Yes, yes, it's me nowŚ
Barman:
What are you after?
Yang Li:
What am I after? No, it's my turn now, thank youŚ
Barman:
OK, I know that. What are you after?
Yang Li:
I'm afterŚ eh? I'm afterŚ the person before me?
Barman:
Don't try to be funny. What are you after?
Yang Li:
Sorry barman, I'm really confused – I mean, just a minuteŚ I know you!
You're not a barman. Aren't you our presenter, Finn?
Barman:
Yes, it's me. Just earning a little extra money!
Yang Li:
I thought so! Very nice bar you have here. OK – what normally happens in this programme is we explain an idiomatic English expression. So, why do you keep asking me what I'm after?
Barman:
OK, I'll be quick – there are customers waiting! Today's expression is indeed 'after'. When you say you're 'after something', it means you want it, especially in situations like shopping, or when buying things. Like this:
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Examples
A: I'm after a pair of formal leather shoes.
B: Come this way sir. We have a great selection.
A: Hello, what are you after?
B: I'd like a glass of white wine please.
Yang Li:
OK, I get it now! I'm after a pint of ale, please.
Barman:
Of course, Li. This one's on the house! ShhŚ just don't tell the boss.
Yang Li:
Cheers Finn (drinks).
Barman:
While Li is drinking, let me tell you – if you're after more English slang expressions – keep listening to The English We Speak, and check out our website www.bbclearningenglish.com.
Right, who's next?
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