run around after
US /rʌn əˈraʊnd ˈæf.tər/
UK /rʌn əˈraʊnd ˈæf.tər/
1.
to spend a lot of time and effort doing things for someone, especially when it is unnecessary or unappreciated
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I'm tired of having to run around after my kids all day.
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She's always running around after her elderly parents.