After this. vs after that

Both "after this." and "after that" are correct phrases in English, but they are used in different contexts. "After this." is used when referring to something that will happen immediately next, while "after that" is used when referring to something that will happen later in a sequence.

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After this.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to something that will happen immediately next in a sequence of events or actions.

Examples:

Let's finish this task, and after this, we can take a break.
After this, we will move on to the next topic of discussion.

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There won't be a case against you after this.
But I don't want Gambir to work right after this.
You never use your trouble again after this.
I got his music class after this.
Harvey, we still have to work together after this.
You will never have a relationship with your sister after this.
No, Jimmy did the picture for Columbia after this.
Let's see if they still love you after this.
I really hope the Director relaxes a bit after this.
You and I, maybe We could be stars after this.
No more demands on me after this.
I won't get another one after this.
The hospital's admitting process will be a breeze after this.
The hospital's admitting process will be a breeze after this.
He's going to get a good job in Hollywood after this.
They told us to pull out after this.
We don't want him walking around after this.
These are for what Alexandria can be after this.
[Emma] Life will be so complicated after this.
You'll be ready for anything after this.

Alternatives:

following this.
subsequently.
next.
then.

after that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to something that will happen later in a sequence of events or actions, not immediately following the current situation.

Examples:

First, we will discuss the budget, and after that, we will talk about the marketing strategy.
After that, we can decide on the best course of action.

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She never stopped working after that.
Streets are dry after that downpour last night.
Fenster dropped one after that lineup scene.
Pa didn't amount to much after that.
I'm surprised we sold anything after that.
Perfectly normal after that kind of trauma.
I never went to another match after that.
Boyfriend was spotted leaving the apartment right after that.
They added four locations a year after that.
She's probably cowering in humiliation after that performance tonight.
And every moment after that was no accident.
He was my guy after that.
But you found Cortazar missing after that.
Everything after that is basically unimportant.
So after that announcement everybody feel relaxed.
And after that, anything can happen.
He transferred to undercover after that.
Daisy never saw her biological father after that.
We're going after that ammunition.
15 seconds after that Heidi leaves.

Alternatives:

following that.
subsequently.
later on.
next.

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