Going hard toward something, usually used in a sexual sense, but not exclusively.
Katie was getting after Tim toward the end of the bar last night.

Jamar was getting after that homework assignment in the library yesterday.
by LifeSavr June 14, 2017
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This is a phrase used to tell some one to get a piece of ass, or to go talk to that person in a sexual manner.
"Scott go get after that, she wont be there forever."

"Get after that, and smash that!"
by big B-F June 30, 2009
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To drink alcohol and get shitfaced.
Rick: Yo what are you doing tonight?
Bmurph: We're going to the bar and getting after it.
by Slick Ricky September 16, 2006
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Thought to have originated in France, this phrase is used when a homosexual male wants to have sex with another male. so, he tells him to get on his back in preparation for sex. Other countries use the phrase to refer to a female elephant in heat.
by Justin Grahamn November 22, 2008
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A milquetoast catchphrase for a steroid-jacked Fredo who once had a lame cable-news show with low ratings, but got fired for corruption and grabbing the asses of other men's wives.
Alright, you 16 viewers who are still watching me, Let's get after it!
by The Rich Meister April 17, 2022
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