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They got the state after them

🇬🇧 UK //ðeɪ ɡɒt ðə steɪt ˈɑːftə ðɛm// 🇺🇸 US //ðeɪ ɡɑt ðə steɪt ˈæfər ðɛm//

Meaning of They got the state after them

They are being pursued by government authorities.

In simple words: They are being followed by the government.

They got the state after them in a sentence

• After the robbery, they got the state after them.
• He realized too late that he had the state after him for tax evasion.
• Once the scandal broke, they knew they had the state after them.
• Running from their past, they felt like they had the state after them.
• The whistleblowers felt that they got the state after them for revealing secrets.

How to use They got the state after them

Used informally to suggest someone is being pursued by authorities. Context matters; it may imply serious consequences.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a group running from officials, always looking back.

Related words

Collocations with They got the state after them

• got the state
• state after them
• hunted by the state

Synonyms for They got the state after them

• being hunted
• under investigation
• being chased

Common mistakes with They got the state after them

• Misunderstanding 'state' as a physical place instead of a governing body.
• Using it in formal situations where a more serious tone is needed.

Frequently asked questions about "They got the state after them"

What does "They got the state after them" mean?

They are being followed by the government.

What is the definition of "They got the state after them"?

They are being pursued by government authorities.

How do you use "They got the state after them" in a sentence?

After the robbery, they got the state after them.

Can you give another example of "They got the state after them"?

He realized too late that he had the state after him for tax evasion.

What are synonyms for "They got the state after them"?

Common alternatives include being hunted, under investigation, being chased.

What words go with "They got the state after them"?

It commonly pairs with got the state, state after them, hunted by the state.

What are common mistakes when using "They got the state after them"?

Misunderstanding 'state' as a physical place instead of a governing body. Using it in formal situations where a more serious tone is needed.

How do you pronounce "They got the state after them"?

US: //ðeɪ ɡɑt ðə steɪt ˈæfər ðɛm//, UK: //ðeɪ ɡɒt ðə steɪt ˈɑːftə ðɛm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use "They got the state after them"?

Used informally to suggest someone is being pursued by authorities. Context matters; it may imply serious consequences.