follow up on something

follow up on something
follow up (on (something)) 1. to act on something.

Some students said they were going to collect clothing, but they didn't follow up.

You have to follow up on your application.

2. to discover more about something.

I'd like to follow up on Rita's question because I'm not sure I understood your answer to her.


New idioms dictionary. 2014.

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