close after you vs close behind you

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Close after you' is used when referring to someone following closely behind another person in a sequence or order. 'Close behind you' is used when someone is physically close to you, following you closely.

Last updated: March 23, 2024

close after you

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to someone following closely behind another person in a sequence or order.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone is following closely behind another person in a sequence or order.

Examples:

Please close the door after you.
I will be close after you in the race.

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Alternatives:

following closely behind you
right after you
immediately after you
in your wake

close behind you

This phrase is correct and commonly used when someone is physically close to you, following you closely.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone is physically close to you, following you closely.