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"I'm after taking a shower" vs "I'm after having a shower"

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different English dialects. 'I'm after taking a shower' is commonly used in British English, while 'I'm after having a shower' is more common in American English. Both phrases convey the same meaning of having just taken a shower.

Last Updated: March 25, 2024

I'm after taking a shower

This phrase is correct and commonly used in British English.

This phrase is commonly used in British English to indicate that someone has just taken a shower.

Examples:

  • I'm after taking a shower before we go out.
  • She's after taking a shower to freshen up.

Alternatives:

  • I've just taken a shower.
  • I've just had a shower.
  • I've just showered.
  • I've just bathed.
  • I've just cleaned up.

I'm after having a shower

This phrase is correct and commonly used in American English.

This phrase is more commonly used in American English to indicate that someone has just taken a shower.

Examples:

  • I'm after having a shower before we leave.
  • He's after having a shower to get ready.

Alternatives:

  • I've just taken a shower.
  • I've just showered.
  • I've just bathed.
  • I've just cleaned up.
  • I've just freshened up.

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