keep after

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keep after

Make a persistent effort regarding; also, persistently urge someone to do something. For example, We'll have to keep after the cobwebs, or He won't get anything done unless you keep after him. Also see keep at, def. 2.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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